This is the true story of Mike Jackson who spent 366 days during the Vietnam War as a forward air controller. Although 1972 was a pivotal year and a hard one for FACs, as the title suggests, it is more than just a factual account of one person's war. The author has a keen eye for the absurdities that abound in a combat zone. The humor is often dark, serving to sharpen its comic edge. Hardcover. 302 pages.