This is the autobiography of an 83 year old man from his birth in 1927 to his age of 20. It is his personal memories of "growing up" during the Great Depression and World War II which he calls "those days". The narrative and dialogue are frank, serious, traumatic, dramatic, and humorous. His memories are of his experiences and thoughts at that time. The memories include the stupidity of youth, fears, feelings of guilt, braggadocio, accomplishments,...