Soldier Boy
Soldier Boy by Danny Rhodes, published by Arcadia Books on February 1, 2009, is a psychological fiction novel that explores the transformative journey of a young man named Scottie. Faced with a year of dead-end jobs and the pressures of his girlfriend Mel’s burgeoning career, Scottie makes a pivotal decision to join the army. This choice promises not only financial stability but also personal growth and self-discovery as he navigates the challenges of military life and the stark contrasts between his upbringing and the new environments he encounters.
In Soldier Boy, readers will follow Scottie’s evolution as he transitions from a troubled background to a life filled with unexpected experiences and revelations. The narrative delves into themes of identity and the impact of one’s past, as Scottie confronts both the future and the truths he must face upon returning home. With a page count of 208, this edition invites readers to reflect on the psychological complexities of a young man’s journey through adversity and self-realization.
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For Scottie and his mates it’s been a year of dead-end jobs and killing time. When his girlfriend Mel makes a go of a career, Scottie comes to a decision that will change his life forever – to join the army. It will bring him more money than he’s ever known, teach him skills he’s never imagined, and lead him to discover things about himself he’d never have believed. His job will carry him from the depraved housing project of his birth to a land that’s foreign in every conceivable way. And it will bring him home again across thousands of miles to face the future and the past, and ultimately lead to a confrontation with an awful, undeniable truth.
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