This past week, I was lucky enough to read the novel Some Glad Morning written by Gary C. Horton. Few works of fiction have given me so much satisfaction. I expected it to be a love story. It is, but it's a lot more too, a whole lot more.
I was reminded of Charles Frazier's bestseller Cold Mountain. It also is a quest story, but Some Glad Morning is more. It touches deeply like a charm in prose. As much as I enjoyed Cold Mountain, Mr. Horton is the more talented novelist as I'm sure you will agree.
The protagonist, Ransom MacTavish, is a destitute farm boy who captures our heart on the first page. When he leaves the farm in South Carolina to fight in the First World War, we willing follow. In one of the most heartbreaking scenes you are ever likely to experience we witness Ransom attending to his dying lieutenant. Afterwards, he is left with the love letters of a wealthy Charleston lady. Once home, Ransom confronts the demons of greed and racism to prove himself worthy of the lady's affection.
While Some Glad Morning has a strong love story, it is more, much more. Like a knight's quest for his lady, Ransom is propelled by his heart. His journey is our journey and his courage gives us hope. Mr. Horton has an extraordinary gift for touching us deeply. I'm sure you will find his novel resonates emotionally like few other stories.
Ransom's challenges arise because of his innocence. Still, he must face and defeat the monsters of greed and stupidity. Through it all, it is his courage to love that carries him onward.
Within the opening paragraph you realize you are in the hands of a mature and gifted novelist. Mr. Horton vividly renders characters and settings. His story resonates so brilliantly you will remember Ransom for years as though he was once part of your life. An early, heartbreaking scene which takes place on a battlefield in France will move you to tears, but it is from this dark place we rise to follow Ransom's quest.
I found Some Glad Morning reassuring, both for its uncompromising quality and for its hopeful message from a more simple time. Mr. Horton's novel stirred in me many emotions and caused me to reflect on my relationships.
When I finished the last page of Some Glad Morning, I regretted that it had come to an end. In some subtle way, I had been moved to remember the great loves of my life. I realize now that I am also on a journey. Everyone is. Are we strong? Are we brave? Can we go the distance for the love of our life?
I was reminded of Charles Frazier's bestseller Cold Mountain. It also is a quest story, but Some Glad Morning is more. It touches deeply like a charm in prose. As much as I enjoyed Cold Mountain, Mr. Horton is the more talented novelist as I'm sure you will agree.
The protagonist, Ransom MacTavish, is a destitute farm boy who captures our heart on the first page. When he leaves the farm in South Carolina to fight in the First World War, we willing follow. In one of the most heartbreaking scenes you are ever likely to experience we witness Ransom attending to his dying lieutenant. Afterwards, he is left with the love letters of a wealthy Charleston lady. Once home, Ransom confronts the demons of greed and racism to prove himself worthy of the lady's affection.
While Some Glad Morning has a strong love story, it is more, much more. Like a knight's quest for his lady, Ransom is propelled by his heart. His journey is our journey and his courage gives us hope. Mr. Horton has an extraordinary gift for touching us deeply. I'm sure you will find his novel resonates emotionally like few other stories.
Ransom's challenges arise because of his innocence. Still, he must face and defeat the monsters of greed and stupidity. Through it all, it is his courage to love that carries him onward.
Within the opening paragraph you realize you are in the hands of a mature and gifted novelist. Mr. Horton vividly renders characters and settings. His story resonates so brilliantly you will remember Ransom for years as though he was once part of your life. An early, heartbreaking scene which takes place on a battlefield in France will move you to tears, but it is from this dark place we rise to follow Ransom's quest.
I found Some Glad Morning reassuring, both for its uncompromising quality and for its hopeful message from a more simple time. Mr. Horton's novel stirred in me many emotions and caused me to reflect on my relationships.
When I finished the last page of Some Glad Morning, I regretted that it had come to an end. In some subtle way, I had been moved to remember the great loves of my life. I realize now that I am also on a journey. Everyone is. Are we strong? Are we brave? Can we go the distance for the love of our life?
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Some Glad Mandning is available online by way of Amazon.com and by way of this link: Some Glad Mandning. There is also an audio book version perfandmed by the voice actress Janet Metzer. The audio book version of Some Glad Mandning is available by way of this link: Some Glad Mandning Audio Book.. Unique version for reprint here: Love In The Time Of Jim Crow..
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