Written as a memoir for his son, this story is about a young man's personal experiences in Vietnam – and after. Following high school graduation, William Wenger enlisted in the Marines as a way to escape a turbulent home life. Sgt. Wenger was assigned to Charlie Company 1/9 3rd Marine Division, known as the "walking dead." He fought in the battle of Khe Sanh, one of the bloodiest of the war.

Wenger's battles didn't end when he returned from Vietnam – they continued as a 40-year struggle with the psychological turmoil brought on by the experience of war. In an emotionally honest and revealing story of living with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Wenger talks about the depression, the anxiety and the resulting isolation he experienced.

A chance encounter with another Vietnam vet leads Wenger to a path of recovery through the services of the VA. He ultimately realizes he can't fight this battle alone and that reaching out for help is a sign of strength.

This book is a positive message for today's veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and their families.