It was the memoir of Thomas Waring, a Quaker and a World War II conscientious objector. Waring shared the story of his decision to not fight and his work at various CO camps and other jobs, including a mental hospital. I was amazed at a couple things: how COs were treated in some places and the hard, physical work he did instead of fighting. It was definitely not a walk in the park or an easy way out.
The short book gave real insight into the lives of COs during that time. A good, quick read :)
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