Growing Up in Khaki: Life As a Service Brat

By G.E. Allingham

'Growing Up in Khaki' is a comedy about life growing up surrounded by the US Army. It is a 'Wonder Years' for service brat, set in the 50's, 60's and 70's. Across the country and across the ocean, it... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1884570836
• ISBN13: 9781884570834
• Release Date: June 1998
• Publisher: Research Triangle Pub
• Length: 450 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

This book was a blast!

This book was a blast! It reminded me so much of the adventures my friends and I would go on...military brats = always in trouble! It's funny and hits home if you can get your hands on this book DO IT!

Laugh Out Loud Funny

There is, at least, a good belly laugh on every page! Easily the funniest book I've read in years, and one which I began to savor the experience by purposely slowing down so as not to end the ride too soon. This one has found a permanent spot in my bookcase, and one which I plan to periodically re-read.

Reader Review

Reading "Growing Up In Khaki" was a delightful, but fraught experience. Delightful because Allingham's comedic reportage hits the spot from the first pages. His tales have the same rare ability as Bill Bryson's to invoke paroxysms of laughter from this stern Brit. countenance. The military life merely provides the author with a powerful opportunity to express his wit, and Allingham seizes the chance and provides an account with universal appeal. Fraught, because living in a household of six, and being unable to hide my obvious amusement after reading a few pages, I found, the book kept mysteriously disappearing only to be tracked down later by listening for the self-incriminating culprit.

Absolutely a must for those who enjoy laughing out loud

This book is essential for anyone who thoroughly enjoys a deep, hearty belly-laugh. This is truly enjoyable - even if you have no military experience or background. The author takes you on an amusing, eventful journey through his life and gives plenty of ideas for mischievous souls. The secret behind authentic German Dorfenburgs, eaten in mass quantities by American troops, is revealed, along with why coconut-milk toasts in your underwear is a wonderful way to pass the time on a train ride. The adventures of owning a DKW car and the never-ending excitement in Thule, Greenland is wittingly uncovered - and makes you glad you didn't have the experience! Of course, this is only a portion of the journeys you encounter, and plenty more await, with laughter guaranteed.