Because of my interest in his articles, I was tickled to discover a book he wrote had somehow made it's way on to our book shelf. (Booklogged obtains books from everywhere. No telling where this one came from).
I finished it today, while waiting for drywall mud to dry. It was wet and stormy outside and cozying up with a good book seemed just the ticket.
It is Fall in Ft. Benton, Montana, 1942. The war is raging and 14 year old Ben Colby is in love. He is also in turmoil. His father has depression. His mother is overwhelmed. His brother is ill. Money is tight. Tensions are high. And a cold train is approaching through mounds of isolating snow. Trying to make sense of it all, Ben writes letters to God. He gets no answers...Or does he? That pretty much encapsulates the story, but really, the story is about a dog named Shep...Or is it?
I enjoyed this novel very much.
Four Stars ****
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