A cult classic of the Mobile Infantry of the future that emphasizes leadership and responsibility to society. Much of the novel is taken up with training as the young hero, just out of high school, joins up only because his friends do.
"Boot Camp" is like nothing he has ever experienced. Yet he survives it. Then the ""Bugs" attack Earth. The new soldier participates in several expeditions against the enemy, some victories and some defeats.
Chosen for officer training, he undergoes more extensive leadership development. I know it sounds boring, but his experiences in boot camp and officer training are two of the best parts of the book.
Then it is back to the interstellar war. It's Man against the Bugs and the survival of the human race is in the balance.
If you have seen the movie, pretend you didn't, as the book is totally different. If Heinlein were alive today, he would sue the movie company for defamation of his characters.
"Boot Camp" is like nothing he has ever experienced. Yet he survives it. Then the ""Bugs" attack Earth. The new soldier participates in several expeditions against the enemy, some victories and some defeats.
Chosen for officer training, he undergoes more extensive leadership development. I know it sounds boring, but his experiences in boot camp and officer training are two of the best parts of the book.
Then it is back to the interstellar war. It's Man against the Bugs and the survival of the human race is in the balance.
If you have seen the movie, pretend you didn't, as the book is totally different. If Heinlein were alive today, he would sue the movie company for defamation of his characters.
