Includes bibliographical references (pages [301]-302) and index.
Contents
Introduction. Civilian public service -- 1. Conscientious objection in America -- 2. The historic peace churches -- 3. Yellowbellies -- 4. Hard choices -- 5. Birth of smoke jumping -- 6. Boot camp -- 7. Hit the silk -- 8. The long wait -- 9. Wild encounters -- 10. Eyes in the skies --11. Under fire -- 12. Home away from home -- 13. Lifelong commitment -- Appendix. Letters home.
