Bonnie R. Stanard
Writer
Copyright Bonnie Stanard
World War II is the background
a family is beset by hidden angers
resentments
regrets
missed opportunities
We see Lily's growing responsibility,
her passion for something other than an ordinary life
A combination of heartbreak, loss, and redemption
unsparing and absorbing
a captivating read
•With hope and fear Lily's family looks for letters from a soldier son
• While on the farm, Lily seeks to find her own place in the world during difficult times for the family
Lily's story and her world will linger with readers
long after they've finished reading the final pages.
• In 1944-45 Lily takes an open-hearted journey into family secrets
• She searches for answers and only finds more questions
• A growing-up story full of tenderness and wit