Description Junior Thompson, son of a freed slave, and Webbie Henderson, son of a wealthy family, cross a forbidden boundary between their properties and forge an unlikely friendship in the years that culminate in the Civil War.
Young as they are, both must become the men of their families when their fathers are called to battle.
When the war comes to their hometown of Carlisle and nearby Gettysburg, will they survive? An historically authentic, fast-paced, multicultural family saga, Soldier's Heart takes place over a fifteen-year period, culminating on April 9, 1865: Junior Thompson's twelfth birthday, and also the day General Lee will surrender, formally ending the Civil War.
Though the victory of the war may be at hand, this unforgettable story reveals how the private battles of the heart rage on.
Soldier's Heart is inspired by the untold true story of the Thompsons, a black family, and the Hendersons, a white family, who lived as neighbors in Carlisle, PA.
The author is their direct descendant.
Written for the General Market (G) (I) Contains little or no; sexual dialogue or situations, violence, or strong language.
May also contain some content of an inspirational nature.
About the Author Michele Mc Knight Baker is an author, speaker, and Director of Advancement for The Salvation Army, York, PA.
She holds a Ph D in anthropology research and organizational studies.
She is a former journalist with her own marketing and strategic planning consultancy.
She won awards in the Salvation Army's national writers' contest in both non-fiction and fiction, an excerpt from Soldier's Heart garnering the fiction prize.
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Heritage Beacon Fiction Soldier's heart, paperback/michele mcknight baker
