This collection of previously unpublished works was released in 2008, one year after the author's death. The introduction is by his son, Mark and the text of a speech Vonnegut was scheduled to make at Butler University which Mark gave in his place - Vonnegut died a couple weeks before. The remainder of the book is anecdotes and short stories about war, based on Vonnegut's World War II experiences. Much of the writing is grim laced with Vonnegut's quirky humor. As a long term (40+ years) Vonnegut fan, I think this is a marvelous book. I listened to the audiobook which was a less than stellar narration by actor Rip Torn.
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