Henry Barrie grew up in Watson's Corners just outside Lanark, ON in the early 1900's. He, like so many other young men, enlisted when WWI broke out. However, he wrote a highly illegal diary chronicling his activities and experiences including his battle at Vimy Ridge. With the help of (ret.) Colonel Dan MacKay of the Cameron Highlanders Ottawa and Gordon Barrie, his son, this book was written to explore how Henry was able to return home essentially the same man. Despite losing his best friend, Jimmy Traill, to the war, Henry never wavered in his love for his God, his country and his beloved Nettie. This book is written for children as it doesn't glorify war but rather focuses on the character and qualities of a veteran and why it is so important to honour them today on the 100th anniversary of Vimy Ridge. However, any WWI buff will also enjoy it as it may be the most historically accurate Canadian account we have on life in the trenches in the early 1900's.