People of The Silent Generation were born between 1928 and 1945. They are now between 77 and 94 years old and look back on a life packed with memories and full of changes. David Conrad Mills was born on July 15, 1944, in Bremerton, Washington. His autobiography captures a typical American life during the second half of the twentieth century. His book is as entertaining as it is inspiring. If you, or a parent or grandparent, grew up in the 1940s and '50s, came of age in the '60s, and lived a life of faith, family, service, and freedom, this easy-to-read account of Dave's life will resonate with you. You will understand his devotion to family, his service to the community, and the honorable defense of our country, as well as his enormous enjoyment of the great outdoors through hunting, fishing, and camping. This is a good read for anyone who shares Dave's great American values, both for those lucky to have known him through the years and, just as much, for those now making his acquaintance. - Paul C. Kettler, friend and shooting companion.