Review of Tour of Duty

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[Following is a volunteer review of "Tour of Duty" by William H. Coles.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Tour of Duty is a character-driven book written by William H. Coles. It not only describes war but also tells the story of a soldier named Ballard Miles, who struggles with his personal life and relationships. Miles arrives in France and quickly learns of the French hostility towards Americans. Despite his skills, Springer was not happy about Miles caring for patients since he did not want anyone more skilled than him.

Miles faces many challenges, but he does not give up. He believes that change will come eventually. Although his friends support him, they are afraid of the commander, who does not want anyone to have power in his hospital. Despite this, Miles still dares to do what he knows is required. When suicidal cases arise, he follows up, such as with Belinda Mae's suicide. He does not fear facing the commander's son, who was mentioned to have assaulted Mae.

What I like about this book is that it describes the characters well, and the story flows smoothly. I enjoyed reading this book and wished it would continue. The book is easy to understand since the author's words are relatable. I admire Miles, who is self-driven and does not lose hope, even in tough situations, because of someone superior. Miles sticks to his morals and knows the right thing to do.

I do not dislike anything about this book, so I give it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars because of the above positives I noticed. The editing was well done, and I did not notice any grammatical errors.

I recommend this book to all readers, especially leaders, so they can learn how to treat others. I also recommend it to people who believe that they can bring change to a particular place but have fears of being demoralized.

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