The World Played Chess

Set in 1979, this compelling coming-of-age story follows Vincent Bianco during his last summer before college as he works alongside Vietnam veterans, gaining life-changing experiences that shape his journey toward independence. Four decades later, as his own son prepares for college, Vincent revisits the lessons from that pivotal summer—a time marked by innocence, growth, and the pursuit of destiny. Renowned author Robert Dugoni crafts an emotionally resonant narrative about breaking away and forging one’s path in life.