I have been wanting to read this book for a long time. It was written by a local in my area about a local historical site in my area. I even saw the author once at one of my favorite local bookstores sitting on a sofa, chatting with the owner. I had wished then that I had already read the book because, if I could have worked up the nerve to do it, I could have said something intelligent to him about his book. Instead I just sort of gawked at him as I made my way to the children's room.
Well, I had put it off for some time, but on Friday Damon and I were on a date, and we stopped by Barnes & Noble to browse, and they had the hardback verion on sale for $5.95....you can't beat that!
So while I am not sure when I'll actually get to this book, it is now in my possession. I've included some links that I found if you care to read up on the basis or history of this novel.
http://www.carnton.org/
http://www.reviewsofbooks.com/widow_of_the_south/review/
http://www.widowofthesouth.com/
2 comments:
Oh, Kellie, this book looks great!! I just put it on my bookins wish-list!! I may have to fight David for it when it arrives... he loves the story of that battle. (Maybe love is the wrong word...!!) I constantly hear him talking to people about it!!
Oh good! Glad this sparked your interest. You all may read it before I do it sounds like as my summer reading list is growing longer everyday!
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