o said something to the affect of Bill is my brother; I don't know where he is or what side, if any, he is fighting for but nothing will change the fact that he is my brother and I support him in his every decision. Basically the other purpose was to tell her grandfathers story. Across Five Aprils is a different twist on war a story. It is a good book that teaches values that are important even in todays society. It asks the question again and again is war really worth it?...