Letters from a GI to his wife during WWII. (from the intro) “This is a love story of World War II. Every word is true, every person Is real, and every place is real. I pray that it may remind those who read it, what enormous sacrifices were made for us. I hope you enjoy the book.”
An Author of the book, Burdens on my Journey (An Intriguing Memoir) a pastor, businessman, poet, songwriter, play-write and a scout. He is currently working on twelve books; and serves as the Pastor of the Brooklyn cathedral of praise church of God in New York, USA. He is married to the girl of his dreams, Elecia Patterson Brown, with whom he has three wonderful children, six brilliant, lovely, and energetic grandchildren. Dr. Brown enjoys country music, sports, cooking, travelling and writing.
Letters To Libby/ Part Three is the final book of a three part series. The books are comprised of edited letters written by Joseph A. White II to his Wife, Elizabeth T. White ( "LIBBY"), during World War II. The letters in part three chronicle a tale beginning in Italy at Caserta (June 5, 1944), and ending in Naples, Italy (January 22, 1945). Captain White spent his time flying King George VI, Prime Minister Churchill, Field Marshal H. R. Alexander, and others to their various destinations...all the while only wanting to get back to the good old U.S.A. and his beloved Wife 'Libby'!
Piper Clark would do anything for her best friend, Lucas Vega, even marrying him so he can stay in the country. But after six years apart, ICE wants them to prove they’re still together. Will Piper lose her nerve or will she fall in love with Lucas for real this time?
A husband murdered. Twenty years of guilt. A chance to undo her crime. Wealthy socialite Eva Dennehy murdered her first husband Charlie because he was planning to leave her for his mistress. Even her marriage to kind-hearted Edgar can't blot out her remorse or fill the gap Charlie has left in her life. When Eva is offered the opportunity to travel back in time and undo her crime, she accepts. What does she have to lose? Back in her old life with Charlie, her passion for him surpassed only by her torment at his infidelity, she is more determined than ever to prevent him from leaving her. But Eva discovers a sinister side to Charlie she never knew before, and her plan plunges her into a world of crime and depravity. And she soon realises she has even more to lose this time around. If you love complex, flawed characters, simmering tension and suspense with a twist of noir, you'll love Robin Storey's novel of jealousy and betrayal. Buy Murder Undone now to immerse yourself in this story of the dark side of love. This book was previously published as A Time For Penance.
A Song Called Home is the life story of a baby of mysterious birth, whose parents lived on the Osage Indian reservation. Her father and both grandfathers were architects, and built homes and buildings from Oklahoma to Martha ́s Vineyard in the early 1900 ́s. Before she became four years old, Mary Jeanette ́s father abandoned her and his marriage, leaving the child to question her birth and family history. Thus began a lifetime search for her heritage and a home of her own. The book captures the hearts and struggles of Mary Jeanette and her mother as they moved from place to place across Oklahoma and Kansas to live with relatives. After her high-school graduation, she met a young man who brought deep love and a devotion that led to marriage. The lives of these two characters as children mirrored each other, and they found that they had much in common, including the kind of home they wanted. The stories of their life as a couple bring them some exciting experiences during the Great Depression, the Dust-Bowl Days, through WWII, and to the promise of a bright future.
A novel about obsession in its many forms. An examination of a murder and its consequences. A thriller, partly based on real events,that will grip the reader with its twists and turns. Henry was a wealthy barrister who seemed to have it all. When the beautiful young woman, the object of his obsession, agreed to marry him his happiness seemed complete. Through his wealth he was able to spoil her completely. She could do no wrong and he loved her with an obsessive intensity. But Jayne had a secret. She had targeted and tricked him into the marriage purely to get the luxurious lifestyle she craved. The only love on her part was for his riches. She tolerated Henry but for her sexual needs she would look elsewhere. But one of her lovers, Jonathan Bond, became more than just a casual fling. He was wealthy, good looking and the owner of a successful night club, and when she fell for him her careful plans began to unravel. Having accidentally discovered the affair, Henry used eavesdropping devices to uncover what he thought were their future plans. Plans that his love for her would not let him tolerate. It was then that Henry decided to take a course of action that would have fatal consequences for them all. As a result he would be hounded by a meticulous and thorough detective who was equally obsessed with bringing Henry to justice. Fleeing justice Henry escaped to Marbella where he took on a new identity, forgot Jayne and started a new life. But to his horror the demons that had plagued him in England would now follow him even to this new paradise.
Platoon commander Peter Winter was a career soldier who went to Vietnam in 1970 with ambitions of advancement and promotion. The experience of war resulted in anger, upheaval and a general feeling of isolation. This is a compilation of the letters he wrote home.
Cut Adrift makes an important and original contribution to the national conversation about inequality and risk in American society. Set against the backdrop of rising economic insecurity and rolled-up safety nets, Marianne Cooper’s probing analysis explores what keeps Americans up at night. Through poignant case studies, she reveals what families are concerned about, how they manage their anxiety, whose job it is to worry, and how social class shapes all of these dynamics, including what is even worth worrying about in the first place. This powerful study is packed with intriguing discoveries ranging from the surprising anxieties of the rich to the critical role of women in keeping struggling families afloat. Through tales of stalwart stoicism, heart-wrenching worry, marital angst, and religious conviction, Cut Adrift deepens our understanding of how families are coping in a go-it-alone age—and how the different strategies on which affluent, middle-class, and poor families rely upon not only reflect inequality, but fuel it.
In The Beginning, Jessica’s marriage to handsome hotelier Julian Bothwell reads like a romance novel. However, Jessica’s marital bliss soon begins to unravel as she realizes she has married not only into money, but mayhem, madness, and perhaps murder as well. Desperate to save her marriage and the life she has built for her young son, Jessica becomes the keeper of things she dare not say out loud, not even to her closest confidante and friend or her therapist. As she frantically careens from one stopgap measure to another, Jessica finds herself turning to a coping mechanism that, to her dismay, proves not only futile but also perilous. A combination of romance, intense suspense, and an examination of the darker side of human nature, Tap Dancing on Quicksand is not a book for the fainthearted. It examines issues that women have faced for centuries – loving too much, spousal and child abuse, alcoholism and drug addiction, family secrets, and dysfunction. It is a book about a woman for whom being in love becomes synonymous with being in terror. Tap Dancing on Quicksand will keep you guessing until the last page.