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A MYTH IN ACTION: THE HEROIC LIFE OF AUDIE MURPHY - By Ann Levingston Joiner

 

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A Myth in Action is a well researched book about the life of Audie Murphy, a poor Texas farm boy who enlisted in the Army in 1942.  Audie was only five feet six inches tall and not old enough to enter the military services without special permission.  After having been turned down by the marines and army paratroopers, he managed to enlist in the Army as an infantryman.  By the end of WWII and barely twenty years old, he had risen from the rank of Private, to Sergeant, and had even received a battle field commission as an officer.  At the close of the war, Lieutenant Murphy had earned more medals for valor than any soldier in American history. Coming home as a legend in his own time, he spent the rest of his life portraying heroes in Hollywood films.  In one of those films, “To Hell and Back”, he portrayed himself.  He was also a noted songwriter and poet.  In 1971, Audie Murphy’s life ended tragically in an airplane crash near Roanoke, VA.  He is buried in Arlington Cemetery. 

 

KEECHIE – By Phil Whitley

 

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“Keechie” is a series of stories that tell about two cultures coming together under most extraordinary circumstances. A young boy growing up during the 1940's and 1950's meets a woman of mixed Creek Indian and Black heritage (Keechie) who had been forced, not by her own choice, into a hermit's way of life. As the stories unfold, Keechie's knowledge of past cultures and practices are transferred to the young boy. This wonderful woman who had been locked in her own and very private cell of history gains new knowledge of the present from her new young friend. Cultures merge as each one benefits from the other. And, by the way, so does the reader benefit as well.

“Keechie” demonstrates the author's depth of knowledge and breadth of understanding of Native American culture as he expertly intertwines his own memories, knowledge of local lore and historical fact with his outstanding ability for expository writing. Writing dialect is difficult, but Phil Whitley makes it seem simple. “Keechie” is classified as Historical Fiction, but it is very evident that there is more truth in this book than there is fiction.  Phil’s book transcends the gap between local lore, superstition, present realities and old memories. This book is a great read for both adults and young people. Anyone who misses a chance to read “Keechie” misses out on a truly great reading experience.

 

 

WOOFFER – by Betty Fasig

 

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Have you ever wondered if animals can talk? Do they talk to you? Do they understand what you say to them? Do they understand each other? Well, Betty Fasig knows the answers to all those questions, and so does Woofer, her wonderful little dog.

“Wooffer” is a series of stories that brings out the various and distinct personalities of all the animals that live in Betty's world; a world that includes everything from ants to armadillos, robins to crows, and mice to men. `Wooffer' is a book that belongs on the table right next to every child's bed for reading those always needed bedtime stories. Each story can only bring sweet dreams. After the children are asleep, adults should take the time to read all about Woofer too. And, the following morning, go out in your yard and have a new relationship with all those critters that want to say something to you. You will have a better day, and a better life.

 

 

 

IN THIS VALLEY I GREW – by Mary Preece

 

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If you never knew how people once lived, and some who still do, in the hollows of America's Appalachia, you now have an opportunity learn first hand. Mary Preece's book is an inside look at how people of Appalachia lived, worked, played, raised their families, and loved. Her description of Happy Hollow and its people and how they lived can only warm the reader's heart. Born to poverty but raised in love, the people of Happy Hollow make their way through a life that was filled with hard times by taking advantage of what little they had. This book is filled with children's games that most people have forgotten or never even heard of, and wonderful examples of adults who spent their life in trying times forging unknown but hopeful futures for their children. When I closed the last page of this book, I couldn't help but wish that Happy Hollow had been one of my life's experiences. Go to Mary's little hollow; you will be glad you did. It is a valuable source of information for anyone interested in the lifestyle of the Appalachian culture.

 

 

 

LIBERATION FRONT – by Steve Hirst

 

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Author Steve Hirst has written a very penetrating and captivating novel about crime, corruption, eco-terrorism, and the eventual reunion of two Native American children who were separated at birth. "Liberation Front" is set in Southwest Utah where it begins with the murder of a Native American who loves and respects the land upon which he lives. Steve Hirst then takes the reader through an intriguing plot that involves more murder, eco-crimes, culture conflict, and on to an exciting conclusion. Regardless of what anyone may think of environmental crimes, the author skillfully manages to expertly develop his plot and portray his characters in ways that strike a balance between modern-day development and environmental concerns while simultaneously telling an interesting story about human relationships and the triumph of justice. "Liberation Front" is an excellent work that demonstrates the author's unique ability to bridge the gaps between mystery, intrigue, environmentalism, and Native American lore. If you enjoy stories about crime, punishment, and justice for the guilty as well as the innocent, you should definitely read "Liberation Front."

 

 

 

NORMANDY 1944 - A YOUNG RIFLEMAN'S WAR – by Dick Stodghill

 

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Dick Stodghill has written a very penetrating book about the days following the June 6, 1944 landing of the allied invasion forces at Normandy on the beaches of France. Dick's description of war comes from the eyes of a young soldier who saw war from the perspective of men who experienced war from foxholes, artillery craters, and behind or under anything that might provide protection, even if that protection was only temporary. His eyes saw war through the eyes of other soldiers too; eyes that portrayed the misery, horror, sudden death, and the sharp edges of war that permanently wound the soul. He also saw war through the eyes of soldiers whose eyes would never open again.

Dick Stodghill experienced and witnessed first-hand the unfolding of war as it seemed to progress in some bizarre organized confusion; that unreal vantage point from which men who do the fighting and dying, and those who somehow miraculously manage to survive and come home, yet never able to forget the images of war that were painted so indelibly upon their memories. Often feeling helpless yet duty bound to follow orders from somewhere above; it is the riflemen, the grunts, the gravel crunchers, the mud dogs, those heroes of battle who must carry on, day by miserable day, to final victory or defeat. This book is a fitting tribute to all the soldiers who brought us victory in one of the world's greatest conflicts.

Dick’s book is one of those books that should be mandatory reading for military officers attending senior officer schools such as the Army's Command and General Staff College and War College. The best officers come from those officers who have walked in the boots of their men.

 

 

A TREE FOR AMERICA - by Edd Voss

 

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Robert Anjer is a mid-level bureaucrat who dislikes Christmas and prefers to stay in his safe apartment or office in D.C. He finds himself being sent to the small town of Leavenworth, Washington, to supervise the shipment of the national Christmas tree. Here he meets Ken Rainey, the larger-than-life-seeming truck driver who is delivering the tree to the White House, and finds out that he must ride along in the truck with the tree. After insulting Ken while on the phone to D.C, he must now deal with the logistics of the trip. First Ken convinces Anjer that the clothes he has with him are inadequate for the trip. Anjer's education begins with a shopping trip to purchase clothes adequate for the journey. He is given a peek into the life of a long-haul driver, while meeting some wonderful people along the way. While dealing with the weather in Wyoming and helping a family escape the danger of an impending storm, he gets a view of America he never knew existed. The scenery opens up his eyes to just a glimpse of what America has to offer. Other adventures await the duo as they make their way to the delivery in D.C. This is not really a religious book but does give a view of Christmas as a time of giving and caring about our fellow man. It is also just a glimpse into the lives of the men and women who travel the open road to deliver all the goods we consume as a nation. 

 

Edd Voss is also a top-notch photographer.  You can view some of his great photography creations at http://vossphoto.com

 

IN MOTHER'S HANDS - By Colleen Avelli

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'In Mother's Hands' is the story of the journey we are all on...to find our true path and the one with whom we will share it.  Avelli juxtaposes the elements of time, catching her characters in the folds from where the past, present and future mend into one.  Her characters, like us all, must be open to that voice deep inside that speaks out for truth, the one that guides us to fulfillment.  Avelli blends multiple conflicts, settings and themes into a patchwork of guilt for her readers to wrap themselves in.  With warmth and raw emotion, 'In Mother's Hands' leads its readers to reconnect with our true selves. 

 

THE WINDS OF AUTUMN - By Jean Pike

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'The Winds of Autumn' is about ghosts, love triangles and murder; all intertwined in a sexy, spooky and supernatural love story set in 1968.  This well written book takes the conversational style of writing to its limits.  A very good read. 

 

'LeCAFE de CADIX' by Pierrette Lili Camps

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‘LeCAFE de CADIX' is an autobiography, travel guide, history and prophecy all wrapped up in one fascinating book.  It is an alluring account of a family caught up in the tribulations of trying to survive during the years before and after the French exodus from Algiers.  While one of the last vestiges of colonialism was crumbling, a family manages to salvage their future in a land filled with desperation and despair.  They did it with love, humor and unfailing determination as the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse stormed through and ravished their land.  This close family endured to finally achieve what so many people lost.  ‘LeCAFE de CADIX’ will live on in the minds of those who are fortunate enough to read this very captivating book.

 

For those who can't be easily offended, or can, go visit Fred Reed's website, www.fredoneverything.net  Fred's site is a good place to be embararassed by your lack of writing and comprehension skills.  WARNING: This website can be harmful to your mental health.  A three-digit IQ is highly recommended before viewing.

If you think you know everything there is to know about the modern military, or you are actually honest about your lack of knowledge, go to www.sftt.org.  You will find out things that are going on in the military from the point of view of senior officers, seasoned veterans, and the grunts who do the fighting and dying.  The first thing the big boys in Washington do each morning is to check out this site to find out what the troops are saying about them.  They spill a lot of coffee too.  While you are there, you just might find a few words by yours truly. 

Want to know more about what's going on in academia, the war in Iraq, what Hammas is up to, and other tid-bits that you ignore when you are on your way to the voting booth?  Go to www.frontpagemagazine.com.  Great links to many great writers on current events. 

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