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When Life Hands You a Gold Star: A Mother's Journey From Vietnam Through Depression to Victory - Softcover
Synopsis
Jean Toler fantasized having the perfect family depicted in the wedding and baby photographs she hand-colored in her grandfather s studio. Her son anticipated an exciting career in the Marines like his uncle who fought in World War II. Instead, the nightmare of the Vietnam War shattered their lives. Jean became the unwilling member of a special group called Gold Star Mothers named for the gold star families hung in their windows to honor a son or daughter who had died in war. Through her book, Jean shares her story of loss, struggle and perseverance as she journeys through the aftermath of a war so many didn t believe in, and discovers that freedom is not free and for Jean, it came at the greatest cost of all. This American Gold Star mother recounts the journey from the depths of despair to victory.
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About the Author
American Gold Star Mother Jean Toler lives in Brownsburg, Indiana, with Paul, her husband of 46 years. She enjoys spending time with her daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren as well as participating in her local church. Jean s interests have included oil painting, Toastmasters, and teaching Bible study classes. Her present challenge is becoming friends with Jezebel, her computer, and finding out how she can use it to enrich her life. Jean has written articles for The Indianapolis Star and Bereavement magazine before writing this book. Her interest in the military continues through the war in Iraq. Her strong desire is to use her experiences as a veteran war mother to assist those now enduring their losses.
Review
There were many difficult days during my two tours of duty in Vietnam. Our everyday existence would have been more than most people could imagine, but April 21, 1968, was the day that changed everything for me for the rest of my life. Bud Coleman and most of the rest of my platoon were killed in two separate incidents. This was the defining day that spelled out how I would live the rest of my life and also the day my spirit died. --George Brondsema, author of Born in the 40s, Raised in the 50s, Died in the 60s
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- PublisherPower Publishing Inc.
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0974839191
- ISBN 13 9780974839196
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages114
- EditorLinda Ellis
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