Poole, Eric

Recounts the story of soldier Leslie Sabo and the trials of the men of Bravo Company through the first few months of the Vietnam War.

"In the great tradition of David Sedaris, David Rakoff, and Augusten Burroughs, memoirist Eric Poole recounts his quirky childhood years in utterly hilarious and painful detail. In 1977, Eric Poole is a talented high school trumpet player with one working ear, the height-to-weight ratio of a hat rack, a series of annoyingly handsome bullies, and a mother irrationally devoted to Lemon Pledge. But who he wants to be is a star...ANY star"--Provided by publisher.

Eric Poole shares how his fascination with anything magical, including the television show "Bewitched" and his firm belief he had magical powers, helped him survive his turbulent childhood and adolescence.

Growing up in the seventies and searching for a way to control his world, Eric Poole displays his sense of humor.