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Childish Things | 
 enlarge | Author: Brian Naranjo
Publisher: BookSurge Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $14.99
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Rating:  38 reviews
Sales Rank: 1171443
Media: Paperback
Pages: 223
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.7
ISBN: 1419633872
Dewey Decimal Number: 792
EAN: 9781419633874
ASIN: 1419633872
Publication Date: May 15, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 months
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Childish Things by Brian Naranjo is an intimate exploration of a boy's transition into manhood and a military future. Unique in that it takes place just before Operation Desert Storm began in 1991, Childish Things is actually based upon the true story of its author's coming of age in a time of war. Childish Things is an entertaining read that alternates between manic joy and profound melancholy-a read for anyone who believes in the power of a person to overcome the past and embrace an unknown future.
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What goes through the mind of every new recruit... November 30, 2006
Andrew Beaver (Lemoore, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Childish Things by Brian Naranjo portrays the thoughts and memories of what goes through every kid's head that is about to depart the civilian world and enter the demanding duties of the military. While reading this book all I could think about was how well I could relate to the main character, Kevin, and what exactly he was going through in his hotel. And even to Eugene, Kevin's cousin and best friend, and the all the crazy plots he thought of.
If you enjoy books that make you laugh, gasp, and even make you tear up, I highly suggest this book to you. It is one of those books that you pick up, and never put down. And once you finish it you want to read it again.
The best first novel I've ever read November 18, 2006
John Matlock (Winnemucca, NV)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Simply put, I think this is the best first novel I've ever read.
I don't know just how autobiographical the book is, but it certainly matches what I and a lot of men went through at one time in our young lives. Even though Mr. Naranjo is young enough to be my kid, I had the same feelings, the same thoughts, the same fears.
It's a coming of age story. Specifically it's the story of a young man who is leaving home for essentially the first time and going off to Navy.
As I've grown older I recognize just how well the military understands young men. Of course they've been working on the problem since the Greeks invented the phalanx a couple of thousand years ago.
This story is not about military training, it's about young men. The author understands them as well as does the military, and he writes with clarity and understanding that the military does not.
Highly recommended.
Wonderful book October 10, 2006
S. Burton (Japan)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I absolutely loved the book. I couldn't stop reading it. I loved the story, it made me feel like I was a kid again along with the characters in all their adventures. I highly recommend this book.
Wonderful October 4, 2006
Teddy A. Messick
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Once I got home with the book I couldn't put it down. Although it's supposed to be fiction, the author's emotions come through loud and clear and I believe he is writing from the heart. The book is so descriptive of young boys lives and the deep bond that exist between them. Tremendous effort for a first time author. Highly recommend the book to everyone.
Page Turner October 4, 2006
Debra N. Murrell (Indianapolis, IN United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
What a great book.! This book is a real page turner. You will not want to put it down once you begin reading it. I could actually see with my minds eye, all of fun, trouble, and pranks they were doing. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking to laugh or cry tears of happiness. Thank you Brian, for sharing your cousin's life events with us.
God Bless you as you continue your career in the U.S. Navy.
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