This book is sure to attract history buffs as it provides a rich backdrop to the story. The treatment of racial relations is eloquent and vivid and is beautifully portrayed through the friendships of characters from different races, and the imagery resonates deeply with contemporary issues and offers a hopeful vision of unity and understanding. The love story threaded throughout the book is touching and heartfelt and will reach into your deepest emotions. The reader will be moved by God's recognition of goodness, which adds a spiritual and moral dimension to the narrative. The distinctions between the military branches are spot-on and resonate with current truths, adding an authentic layer to the story. The reincarnation theme is particularly fascinating and serves as a suspenseful thread that will keep the reader eagerly turning pages until the end.