The Young Sailor

<p>Albert is a happy-go-lucky Philippine-born sailor who joins the United States Navy to see the world and enjoy wine women and song—hopefully in every port. When he meets Sheila an irresistible blonde while docked in Boston it is not long before she takes his virginity and his heart.<br /> <br />Sheila who loves reading and writing poetry seems the perfect match for Albert who has dreams of becoming a naval officer. She finds him warm and affectionate. He finds her beautiful and caring. But shortly after they fall in love Albert’s ship departs on a six-month Mediterranean cruise. As their relationship is tested by the distance temptations lure Albert and soon he is unable to resist his attraction to attractive women. Meanwhile as Sheila patiently waits for him back home she begins to grow lonelier by the day and wonders whether he will forget her. But after she receives a letter from her long-lost marine boyfriend and Albert returns home Sheila is left with a decision that has the potential to change everything.<br /> <br />In this tale of love gained and lost a young sailor sets out on a journey of self-discovery where he learns about himself his dreams and what he wants for his future.</p>