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Overview
Imagine a small Midwestern town in the wartime summer of 1944. As casualties mount, the town's morale plummets. When the army builds a German prisoner of war camp nearby, enraged citizens object. How could this possibly be the setting of the funniest, most uplifting book you'll read this year? The genius of Cottonwood Summer lies in its rich profusion of lovable characters and captivating story lines. Reminiscent of Jean Shepherd's irreverent narrative style and Jan Karon's touching dramas of ordinary people, Gary Slaughter's magnificent tale of tears and triumphs is a masterful blend of rich materials from his Michigan roots. Cottonwood Summer is a welcome read for all who yearn for the simpler times and for an opportunity to share this era with their children and their grandchildren.Book Details
Published
June 30, 2004
Publisher
Nashville, TN : Fletcher House, c2004.
Pages
400
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780974420608