Over the River and Through the Woods (Paperback)

Over the River and Through the Woods is a narrative, non-fiction anthology about a little girl and her travels as a military dependent throughout the United States, Taiwan and Korea from 1956 until 1970. Great care has been taken to preserve good memories of childhood, through the use of old, familiar quips and quotes, short stories and poetry, and the re-visitation to places of great attraction that she saw along the way. This is a book that encourages readers to look back, dig deep, and try to remember some of the good memories of childhood. The narrative begins in 1956 on the border of West Virginia and Ohio. It is the night before Easter. There is a tragic automobile accident late that night. A car veered off the road and plummeted down the embankment, only to land in the raging river below. The mother's life is lost, but she does get to see all four of her daughters before she dies. This is an adventure that is sure to capture your attention and your heart. This book is all about change - adjusting to it and learning how to make good decisions. It is about road trips and sightseeing throughout the continental United States, Korea and Taiwan. Heart-warming to read, may this book serve to be an inspiration to all.