The book titled "The life and views of a soldier: Author's Perspective" came about after the author's retirement. It will also through reading when one will realise so many different ideas and opinions encapsulated into this book. The opinions are ranging from personal life and views of an author, the role of the NDF, the political and democratic landscape of Namibia, the importance of strategic succession planning, climate change and security as well as the importance of food security. All these are some academic reflections that shall be discussed in this book. As you will read this book, you will as well appreciate that, this book will add value to academic field. Take a break and read now.