From the back of the book: "A gregarious, bear-toting 'doc' is probably not how most people picture a U.S. Air Force Colonel, but Marty Victor never let the military define who he was or what he had to offer. Throughout his 30-year career on active duty, his mission was simply to offer the best care possible to everyone who crossed his path. Marty's first person account of his military life, training, and travels from the late 1950's through the early 1990's, is a story of resiliency in the face of personal and professional challenges. He remains an 'eternal optimist' though thirteen difficult assignments, including wartime Viet Nam. Join Colonel (ret) Victor as he pursues his childhood dream of befriending every person on the planet."