"From Here to Eternity" is a novel written by James Jones, published in 1951. Set in the months leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II, the story follows the lives of soldiers stationed at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. It explores themes of love, honor, and the struggles of military life. The book was adapted into a successful film in 1953, which won eight Academy Awards. The narrative focuses on the relationships between the characters, including Private Robert E. Lee Prewitt, Sgt. Milton Warden, and Karen Holmes, highlighting their personal conflicts and the impact of war on their lives.