In the 1960s the Domino Theory, fear of communist expansion through Asia, is used to justify going to war in Vietnam; to boost Army numbers, Australia introduces National Service for young men selected by a ballot using marbles representing birth dates … one of those selected was Kerry White . His story begins with his time in Vietnam , then recalling his life before call-up and on being back home after discharge … as the war goes on , the headlines confront him every day and night … This memoir is based on memory, reflection and imagination.