Private Tales

Drafted in 1954, Lee Amond spends two years as a private in the Army. He thought he would go to Korea but instead is sent to France. His true escapades are the stuff of comic novels. Interwoven throughout the assorted tales is a coming of age saga for the 23-year-old virgin. "Private Tales" offers a glimpse into the cultural times of the 1950s through the experiences of Lee and his military buddies. While based in Indianapolis, San Francisco, and Orl ans, France, Lee pursues his goal of joining the smiling multitudes of non-virgins. His pursuit is mounted with the same zeal and level of success that has plagued him throughout his life. When all seems lost, fate intervenes and guides him to Paris---a city of lights and romance.