This is definitely the book that I would want my children and grandchildren to read about family life during the Vietnam War era. Told with truth and empathy, this historical fiction is worth reading and keeping! Available at your local bookseller NOW!

This book is the perfect portrayal of family life in the United States during the Vietnam era. It is a story of courage and of hope and of faith. The Jacobsen family is a family that struggles with real life, like a father who walks out without explanation and a grandfather suffering from dementia. They struggles with finances, with the mom and the daughter both working to make ends meet. Mike joins the army and writes letters home as he is trained to go to the battlefield in Vietnam. Since I lived during this era, the book was made that much more real to me. I loved the depth of the characters. The detail about each main character was given in such a way that by the end of the book, I felt like I could walk into their living room and introduce myself, feeling a part of their lives. I enjoyed the subtle message of faith that was throughout the novel, just a total belief that God is in control and He will take care of things for them. I enjoyed particularly finding out more about why Frank, the father, had deserted the family and why he was willing to return. All in all, this was a good book to read about family life in the late 60’s and early 70’s, an era when family was important and extended family was close by in case you needed them. I highly recommend this book for those who enjoy historical fiction and books with some drama to them!

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