diff --git a/variables.tf b/variables.tf
index 0e42780..7514849 100644
--- a/variables.tf
+++ b/variables.tf
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ variable "allowed_endpoints" {
 }
 
 variable "force_destroy" {
-  description = "Protect or delete bucket"
-  type        = string
-  default     = "false"
+  description = "Sets both force_destroy and lifecycle prevent_destroy accordingly to allow the bucket and contents to be deleted.  The deletion may take a very long time""Protect or delete bucket"
+  type        = bool
+  default     = false
 }