Standing in the Center of the World: The Memoirs of Paul J. DuPré, Colonel, United States Marine Corps, Retired

Graphic memoirs of the living conditions and situations of a career marine in Pacific Theater World War II, North China, Korea, Europe and Vietnam. Written with keen observation, compassion and a sense of humor, this realistic account depicts the day to day hopes, fears and struggles that represent the courage of a generation. Above all it is a love story for one man's country, service and family.