Summary

As a rebellious youth, main character John Tyree dropped out of school and enlisted in the Army, not sure what else to do with his life. On leave to visit his dad, he meets the girl of his dreams, Savannah Lynn Curtis. He falls in love with her and the feeling is mutual. This bond quickly grows and Savannah waits for John to finish his tour of duty, at which point the two would settle down. Unfortunately, 9/11 happens and it changes everything for the two. Watching his comrades re-enlist, John feels it is also his duty to re-enlist and fight for America through the tough times. Choosing country over love, the extended separation results in Savannah falling in love with a childhood friend, Tim. And with that, the lives of John and Savannah changed forever. John returns home as his father's health worsen and John now must face the truth that Savannah is now married to Tim. Events unfold and John finds himself having to make the hardest decision of his life.