In this odyssey of a young marine, we place ourselves in the shoes of one who is struggling to overcome the adversity of mind and body. Based on a true story, G.F. Borden tries to bring you along on one man's search for meaning and what it truly means to overcome the obstacles placed before you. "When the Poor Boys Dance" is not your typical soldiering story. Whether looking for some individual perspective or searching for a text to engage others in a professional development discussion, this book is perfect for the newly enlisted, the freshly commissioned or the recently retired. Age has no bounds when it comes to understanding humanity's struggle to overcome challenges placed before them.