E. J. Jernigan's memoir offers listeners a fascinating glimpse of life as an enlisted man aboard the USS <I>Saufley</I> one of the most highly decorated destroyers of World War II. It is a rarely told story of the sailors who fought the war from boiler rooms after-steering spaces radio shacks and other gritty places that keep a warship going. For the author it was a world of strong emotions and quick reactions where men had to adapt and grow if they were to survive.<br><br><br><br>With its colorful view of what went on below decks <I>Tin Can Man</I> has made a lasting contribution to World War II literature since its publication in 1993. It appeals to veterans historians and naval enthusiasts alike looking for an honest account of what happened.