About the Author

Robert Coram is the author of four nonfiction books and seven novels. His articles have appeared in the New Yorker and other national magazines, and he was twice nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for his work as a reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Reviews

'Superb...Coram has researched thoroughly and written fluently and with sympathy for his subject, an authentic hero' - BOOKLIST 'Riveting...A poignant and ultimately inspiring portrait...Day's military service tale is wide, varied, fraught with drama and jaw-dropping episodes' - AMERICAN SPECTATOR