Acquired Book By: I am a regular tour hostess for blog tours via Cedar Fort whereupon I am thankful to have such a diverse amount of novels and non-fiction titles to choose amongst to host. I received a complimentary copy of “Callahan Crossroads” direct from the publisher Sweetwater Books (imprint of Cedar Fort, Inc) in exchange for an honest review. I did not receive compensation for my opinions or thoughts shared herein. Published By: Sweetwater Books (@SweetwaterBooks), an imprint of Cedar Fort, Inc (@CedarFortBooks) Available Formats: Paperback, Ebook Converse via: #CallahanCrossroads + #AnolaPickett Small towne life during WWI: War dramas set during the World Wars do not oft show what happened on the homefront as much as some of the classic motion pictures I’ve watched on TCM. A lot of the smaller townes focused on what they could collect and provide for the war effort as much as help the children find ways in which their contributions could make them feel like they were doing something that helped. Pickett has found a strong balance between the colliding information being given out during George’s childhood and the efforts of everyone to find a way through to the future whilst doing what they can to provide safety and security in the present. My Review of Callahan Crossroads: George is itching to be old enough to accomplish more than his daily lot of chores in a family whose eldest son is questioning the merit of enlistment whilst America has gone to war; a childhood spent quite idyllic where a boy could be out-of-doors more than in if he minded his mother’s wishes. Yet George was growing up during a difficult time in American history where young boys wanted to leave their childhood behind and step into their adult shoes early-on; to not only provide for their family but to take pride in defending their country. George might not make all the best choices when it comes to neighbourhood activities with his best friend Jimmy, but at his core, he’s a young boy on the verge of maturity who cannot find how to make a difference in a changing […]
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