It all began in 1943 when Margaret Beck and her two closest friends, Dottie and Gladys, sent knitted wool socks to Margaret's brother John and his two friends, William and Tom, who were in the service. At her brother's request, Margaret wrote letters to William because he wasn't getting mail. This correspondence lasted throughout the war and took many surprising paths.
Much of the story covers two years, during which so much happens that it could fill a lifetime. A war rages with unimaginable human loss and those left at home try to cope the best they can. The author skillfully brings to life the large cast of characters. Skillfully managed are their multiple points of view and their individualities. As readers follow them through their struggles, we find that they are insightful people who understand the value of friendship and their commitment to one another is indisputable.
The author is a tremendously gifted story teller who has crafted an emotionally stirring story about a realtionship whose beginning was anything but conventional. Highly recommended.
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