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Gail Cauble Gurley | FEARLESS HEART
May 5, 2013
FEARLESS HEART is the
result of the recent Great Recession that hit our nation and my realization that
there is an entire generation with little or no knowledge of The Great
Depression chapter in the history of America. I was not yet born when the Great
Depression began in 1929, but I heard my parents and other relatives speak of it
frequently during my childhood. It was a life altering challenge for an entire
generation, and became engrained in my psyche, helping to mold my character, my
values and my morals. These stories of hardship gave me a foundation on which to
build my future and my attitudes regarding the possible challenges of life,
giving me the strength and courage to not only prepare for but face any possible
threats against personal security, safety and stability. The stories that I was told about the depression, the events that I witnessed as
a result of lessons learned from that event, and the fact that our nation now
has an entire generation with no knowledge of, nor empathy for, America's Great
Depression, inspired me to affirm these scenes through words. Thus was born
FEARLESS HEART. Many of the characters living on the pages between the covers of
my work were people I knew growing up in rural North Carolina. Others are
products of historic figures depicted in old history books, on TV and in early
movies, as well as my own imagination. Molly Fulton, a kind and wealthy lady, conducts a relentless search for all that
she lost at a very young age. Robert Blair and his young family struggle to
survive in the slums of New York City as each day becomes a battle against
hunger, cold, possible homelessness, illness and abject poverty. Molly finds the
Blairs in what can only be considered a minor miracle and offers them reprieve
and escape from the anger and dangers of the Great Depression. Even after
leaving the fears of the slums, the friends they made are not forgotten. FEARLESS HEART contains
charming, believable characters that come alive in the minds and hearts of
readers. The pain suffered is palpable; the courage, heartwarming; the
trepidation, frightening as the reader begins to identify and sympathize with
these people who could be our own neighbors, friends, relatives, even ourselves.
Relief and joy are realized as some hardships are overcome, and sorrow is felt
over battles lost while ignorance and lack of knowledge regarding those dark
days in our nation are replaced with empathy and compassion for the adversity
suffered. FEARLESS HEART is a journey of emotions that will confirm the goodness of
people, the strength of love and the courage of determination. It leaves the
reader eager to turn the pages and sorrowful to reach the end. It is a triumph
of the human spirit and confirmation of the innate goodness of humanity, even
when faced with almost insurmountable challenges and hardships. The surprise
ending will leave the reader breathless. FEARLESS HEART is available online at www.worldcastlepublishing.com, Teen/Family section and
Amazon.com. It is also available as an ebook. You will laugh, you will cry and
you will rejoice as your confidence in goodness is restored. Comment below to win a copy of FEARLESS HEART.
Comments
29 comments posted.
Re: Gail Cauble Gurley | FEARLESS HEART
The book sounds interesting. Thanks.
(Pam Howell 7:48am May 5, 2013)
Your summary of the book sounds great! Can't resist a book like that! Congrats!
(May Pau 8:46am May 5, 2013)
this book sounds really good love to read this
(Denise Smith 9:09am May 5, 2013)
Now this is the type of book I'd love to read. Thanks!
(Bonnie Capuano 9:10am May 5, 2013)
This sounds like something I'd be interested in reading. Thank you for the opportunity.
(JoAnn White 9:42am May 5, 2013)
I love hearing about the good, it is hard with the news lately...but seeing those that make it their goal to help others is so inspiring.
(Darci Paice 10:25am May 5, 2013)
Many of the lessons that my parents learned in their youth... during the Depression and then WWII were shared with their (nine) children. It was all real to them and therefore real to us. I would love to win/read this book!
(Betty Hamilton 10:40am May 5, 2013)
Your story sounds like one I'd love to read. I grew up hearing my father's stories about how tough the great depression was. He was always affected by it. During the worst part of it the only work he, his father and uncles could get was with the WPA.
(Carol Woodruff 10:47am May 5, 2013)
This profound novel resonates with me since it is meaningful
and depicts reality and characters who deal with trials and
tribulations. It would be wonderful to read this novel as
depth is what I enjoy and appreciate in an author.
(Sharon Berger 11:19am May 5, 2013)
I, too, remember the stories that my parents told me about the Great Depression. They had a great affect on me---and I've always been careful about debt and not living beyond my means. I'd love to read your book.
(Sue Farrell 11:38am May 5, 2013)
My parents told me many stories of the depression, and I believe it molded
them into the people they became.
(Lisa Garrett 11:58am May 5, 2013)
I have read the book and loved it because it helped restore my faith in human
kindness. I, too, have heard stories about the Great Depression, and I found the
characters to be truly believable and the story engrossing. I can recommend it
to anyone--even my mother.
(Ann Allnutt 12:05pm May 5, 2013)
Those of us who lived during those years or heard the stories from our parents were changed. I know I am careful about how money is spent and only spend what I have. Also, I try not to be wasteful.
(Anna Speed 12:48pm May 5, 2013)
Book sounds great. Thanks for a chance to win your book.
(Linda Hall 1:34pm May 5, 2013)
Great depression was quite a time. Glad that I was able to
miss that. But your book sounds good. I would like to win
it.
(Mary Hay 4:08pm May 5, 2013)
This sounds like my kind of book. I would love to read it. I
also love the cover!
(Gail Hurt 4:58pm May 5, 2013)
This story has been on my 'to read' list. I am so intrigued
with history and the lives of the people living through it.
Great post of the summary of your story, Gail.
(Judith White 6:34pm May 5, 2013)
My Parents told me stories about what their families had to go through to survive the Great Depression. It hit my Father's family a little harder, because he came from a family of 13 children, and his Father was injured at his job in the factory, resulting in the loss of one of his eyes. Back then, there was no workman's comp or any other insurance or lawsuit he could have filed (he worked for Ford Motor at the time), to take care of medical expenses or compensate him due to the accident on the job. He was unable to work again, and all of the kids were out on the street, doing what they could to bring money into the house to keep it going. My Father was working at a bakery at the age of 9. My Grandmother was doing sewing, which she was good at, and whatever else she could, besides raising the kids. I'm sure that your book would bring back a lot of memories for me. I, myself, know what it's like to be homeless, and would love to read about it in your book as well. Thank you for taking the time to keep History alive, since all generations should be aware of the struggles that prior generations have had. Not all parents take the time to make their children aware of things that went on in the past, and at least they can take the time to read about it.
(Peggy Roberson 7:23pm May 5, 2013)
Book sounds great!
(Cheryl McEwen 7:35pm May 5, 2013)
FEARLESS HEART sounds like a remarkable story.
(Mary Preston 8:02pm May 5, 2013)
MY OLDER REALITIVES TALK ABOUT THE GREAT DEPRESSION.
(Shelley Summers 8:04pm May 5, 2013)
Great storyline, just my kinda read. Enjoyed your depression blog.
(Sheila True 8:54pm May 5, 2013)
My mother was a child during the depression and she told me many stories of that time. Her dad earned 25 cents per day. They ate biscuits and red-eye gravy for breakfast. They saved and treasured everything which was then taught to us. Kindness, moral values, and care of physical things helped all of us to realize how difficult life can be. I fell that this knowledge would help my family to survive during difficult times to come. This book could provide such info to those who have no concept of living with so little.
(Grace Mitchell 10:11pm May 5, 2013)
Sounds like a great read and history lesson. Looking forward to reading it!
(Tracie Travis 10:11pm May 5, 2013)
It is so true. The younger generation don't know how the Great Depression affects everyone back then. I was just talking to one of my co-workers about the Great Depression and how WWII got started. She gave me a blank look like I was talking in a foreign language. I am glad that you could tell the story of the Great Depression in your book, Fearless Heart. There were no Social Security or FDIC back then. People lost money for having money in the banks.
(Kai Wong 10:29pm May 5, 2013)
My Mom taught me to recycle, repair and reuse long before it was fashionable. This attitude enabled me to be able to have more things and more savings than "just throw it away and buy new."
(Kathleen Yohanna 11:03pm May 5, 2013)
I have not found many books set in this period of time. I am retired and unable to drive so the ebooks are great for me as I read al the time. Thanks for the contest.
(Yvonne Butler 7:52am May 6, 2013)
This would be a great book for teenagers to read and learn from. Kids are so spoiled today, they have no idea what life was like during the Great Depression and how people struggled with so little and how hard and long they worked just to eat. I remember my dad's stories about WWII and how they starved aboard his naval ship and daily work duties in hot, humid, excruciating weather having to scrape and paint the entire ship on the outside while hanging on ropes and carry torpedoes all day on their shoulders and stack them on the opposite end of the ship. The young children from the islands would sell them bananas when they were near the beaches (and many of the kids had no clothes). I enjoyed reading the daily diary book one of my dad's fellow navy buddies wrote during the war, so I know I'll really enjoy your book even though I'm sure it's got many sad parts.
(Linda Luinstra 7:28pm May 6, 2013)
What a great topic to attack, being that many of us are going thru or know someone that is going thru this now. Thanks for the giveaway.
(Nancy Luebke 5:01pm May 7, 2013)
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