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Summary: From a Southern Gentleman
Review: As a Southerner and a Gentleman, I was pleased to read a book that appeals to people of either gender. I have read two of Ms. DuBose's books and have enjoyed reading both of them. I would encourage you to purchase your own copy of this book as well as copies for anyone in your family that enjoys reading as much as I do. Ms. DuBoses's unique writing style will have you crying one minute and laughing the next while all the while encouraging your heart and spirit. Thank you, Ms DuBose, for such a wonderful, inspirational breath of fresh literary work.
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Summary: From a Southern Gentleman
Review: As a Southerner and a Gentleman, I was pleased to read a book that appeals to people of either gender. I have read two of Ms. DuBose's books and have enjoyed reading both of them. I would encourage you to purchase your own copy of this book as well as copies for anyone in your family that enjoys reading as much as I do. Ms. DuBoses's unique writing style will have you crying one minute and laughing the next while all the while encouraging your heart and spirit. Thank you, Ms DuBose, for such a wonderful, inspirational breath of fresh literary work.
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Summary: Chantilly Revisited
Review: Where Love Grows by Sarah H. (Candy) Dubose, a sequel to her book, Where Hearts Live, continues the story of eight-year-old Mary Lynn Mitchell and her parents, Foster and Rochelle. The new novel, like the previous one, is set in Chantilly, a small town in rural Alabama. While the previous novel portrays a child who turns to friends for reassurance during a time when her home life is unstable, the second book allows the reader to observe the impact of the Korean War on a small town in the South through the eyes of a child.For a southerner who has been reared in a small town or for anyone who remembers the tensions of the Korean War, the author paints a picture of a time when television was new on the scene and a hi-fi set was a much valued possession. The reader travels with Mary Lynn and her family to Miami Beach when the city was known for its beauty and glamour. The author reunites the reader with Uncle Jimmy and Aunt Molly, as well as, Miss Opal and Miss Pearl. Mary Lynn's friends, Abby and Carol and her dog, Sir Prize, are also part of this story. The most informative history of that era comes in the form of letters that Mary Lynn receives from Joel Lanier, a young photographer who is sent to Korea to cover the War for a news magazine. Lanier's description of life and death on the battlefied remind the reader that the horrors of war, while not on nightly television, were lasting experiences for those who fought for freedom in that conflict. Those at home held tightly to their faith and prayed. Where Love Grows will appeal to all ages. The research into the reasons for our country's involvement in the Korean War and the battle plans that were developed to bring a successful end to it will appeal to any reader with a thirst for history. Dubose explores a committment to securing democracy for South Korea at a time when North Korea and its communist regime is again threatening the peace of that region.
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Summary: Feel like a Southern kid again
Review: Where Loves Grows is the sequel to Where Hearts Live, and honestly I couldn't put either one of these books down they were so engaging. Where Love Grows captures your attention even more than the first book. If you want to step back in time to the 1950's South, this is the way to do that. The author uses her own childhood experiences, including both struggles and heartwarming times, to help the reader feel everything from Mary Lynn's (main little girl character) point of view. The innocent and humorous way in which Mary Lynn interprets her world of family, friends, and culture is touching and funny. You feel like you are Mary Lynn experiencing the South all over again, including the difficult period of the Korean War. This is a touching, humorous, relaxing read to be enjoyed by men, women, and children.
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