Desc: Soldier for a Summer: Directed by Mark O'Connor. Soldier For A Summer is a concept that started with the book, due for release August 2013. The Libyan revolution was the only one from the Arab spring considered to be fully successful in removing the old regime entirely, and to recover, return oil output to pre conflict levels, and hold elections, is testament to the people and their unwavering devotion in the struggle for freedom and democracy.