I read this shortly after my Grandfather died. Eddie reminded me a lot of him, as they died at the same age, and they were both World War II Veterans. This book is beautifully written, and I found it to be a gripping tale. You couldnt wait to see who he met next, and what they would have to tell him. This book brought me to tears, its incredibly touching, and beautifully written. It helped me come to terms with my own loss, and is a book I will always treasure.