Childish Things

Childish Things by Brian Naranjo is an intimate exploration of a boy's transition into manhood and a military future. Unique in that it takes place just before Operation Desert Storm began in 1991, Childish Things is actually based upon the true story of its author's coming of age in a time of war. Childish Things is an entertaining read that alternates between manic joy and profound melancholy-a read for anyone who believes in the power of a person to overcome the past and embrace an unknown future.