From Montana author David Abrams on Facebook: If the two war books I’ve published could be each assigned a holiday, BRAVE DEEDS would be the Memorial Day novel, and FOBBIT the one for Veterans Day. Brave Deeds honors the dead, Fobbit praises the still-living. By its very nature, Brave Deeds focuses on preserving the memory …
Gods and Generals by Jeff Shaara This is available as an abridged audiobook, if you have a drive or your bookstore is closed for the holiday. The Final Storm by Jeff Shaara This is #4 in the the World War II series. If you want to start right away on book one, here’s the audiobook; …
“I love to believe that no heroic sacrifice is ever lost.” –James A. Garfield Many bookstores are open on the Memorial Day holiday while honoring the memories of those who sacrificed for our country. Please visit websites or call to confirm holiday hours.
This Memorial Day weekend, I’ve seen memorials and/or parades honoring veterans in Seattle, Chicago, and New York. (Yes, it’s been a busy weekend.) I’ve been remembering those who gave their lives in service to our country, and those who served alongside those who did. Last year, I posted about authors who have written about military service. …
Although it may be the unofficial start to summer, the day to fire up the grill and really start complaining about the weather, Memorial Day honors Americans who died in military service. Here are some nonfiction books by Pacific Northwest authors to help remember those who served: After the Flag Has Been Folded: A Daughter …
