Work

One of the main themes in this book is work. When Andy was young, he heard from his brother about the adventures that came with military work. When he was in his teens, he recognized the need for discipline and signed up with the Royal Green Jackets. Even though he didn't like it at first, he continued on and soon discovered that he loved his job.

Sometimes the job was very nice, such as when he was sent to Gibraltar and got to enjoy warm climates, good friends, and exotic woman. Other times it was more difficult. Three of his marriages ended up in divorce because the military life was too difficult, and Andy's dedication to his job was more powerful than his dedication to the woman in his life at the time. Sometimes they were sent to remote locations, and Andy was frequently sent away for long...