Recently, I had the good fortune to read Some Glad Morning, a novel by Gary C. Horton. Rarely have I been so moved by a work of fiction. I was told it was a love story and that was what I expected. However, I quickly realized it was much more than that.
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 main character, Ransom MacTavish, is an innocent young man who quickly captures our heart as we follow him from a dirt poor farm in South Carolina to the trenches of World War I where he comes to possess love letters from a Charleston lady. Coming home, he soon sets out to seek love and fortune but is tested at every turn. Like a true hero, Ransom must battle monsters.
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.
After reading Some Glad Morning, I felt reassured. Like enduring novels from the past, Some Glad Morning lifted my spirit. It gave me pause and moved me to reflect on my closest relationships and what I expected from myself.
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 main character, Ransom MacTavish, is an innocent young man who quickly captures our heart as we follow him from a dirt poor farm in South Carolina to the trenches of World War I where he comes to possess love letters from a Charleston lady. Coming home, he soon sets out to seek love and fortune but is tested at every turn. Like a true hero, Ransom must battle monsters.
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.
After reading Some Glad Morning, I felt reassured. Like enduring novels from the past, Some Glad Morning lifted my spirit. It gave me pause and moved me to reflect on my closest relationships and what I expected from myself.
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 Morning is available online by way of Amazon.com or by way of this link: Some Glad Morning. professionalre is also an audio book version narrated by professional voice actress Janet Metzer. professional audio book edition of Some Glad Morning is available by way of this link: Some Glad Morning Audio Book.
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