In front of you is a unique collection of stories, whose hero is often the author himself. Eighteen stories explore the theme of military childhood, overcoming shortages of everything (food, clothing, money), and yet preserving love, tenderness, and respect for one another. These small stories are woven into a single tapestry made of life threads of goodness, inner beauty, and decent behavior.
The book will be useful for modern teenagers who don’t know what hunger is; for parents, teachers, caretakers, and psychologists, whose work depends on the fate of the generation; for representatives of the domestic film industry who lack bright images and truthful plots.