Introduction

Shortly after Basic training in the United States Army, Private Lenin Patino was shot in the head point blank by a fellow soldier. Lenin's nightmare begins as he finds himself lying in a hospital's critical care unit in a body he cannot move, listening to everyone say he is going to die.

Survival and Reflection

Overcoming all odds, Lenin survives. In this book, he walks the reader through the events that led to the shooting and describes his daily activities, friendships, and struggles faced by him and other patients as he journeys through the Veteran's healthcare system.

Witnessing Tragedies

During his hospitalization, Lenin witnessed many tragedies and struggles faced by himself and other patients. He saw some deplorable conditions inside nursing homes and hospitals as families abandoned their ill.