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Sto caricando le informazioni... An Eye for Glory: The Civil War Chronicles of a Citizen Soldierdi Karl A. Bacon
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Iscriviti per consentire a LibraryThing di scoprire se ti piacerà questo libro. Attualmente non vi sono conversazioni su questo libro. Because I have typically enjoyed novels of the Civil War, I was attracted to this title. However, the fact that it was published by Zondervan – a Christian Publishing House – did cause me to hesitate. Not a heathen by trade, I still tend to shy away from overtly religious tracts whose purpose is to exacerbate my Catholic Guilt or belittle my already limited self-worth. Much to my surprise, "An Eye for Glory" did an excellent job of balancing the religious undertones with the serious matter of surviving battle during the US Civil War. Admittedly, each chapter begins with a bible verse, and the chaplain tends to show up rather often, but the story of a volunteer union soldier, of recognizably strong Christian Faith, who struggles with identifying the hand of God through some horrific acts of war is a powerful one. Bacon does a disturbingly good job at describing some of the battles, and the hospital ward scenes in particular should not be read during lunch. The protagonist Bacon creates is believable and immensely relatable. Highly Recommended. nessuna recensione | aggiungi una recensione
Michael palmer is a good man, a family man. But honor and duty push him to leave his comfortable life and answer the call from Abraham Lincoln to fight for his country. This "citizen soldier" learns quickly that war is more than the battle on the field. Long marches under extreme conditions, illness, and disillusionment challenge at every turn. Faith seems lost in a blur of smoke and blood ... and death. Michael's only desire is to kill as many Confederate soldiers as he can so he can go home. He coldly counts off the rebels that fall to his bullets. Until he is brought up short by a dying man holding up his Bible. It's in the heat of battle at Gettysburg and the solemn aftermath that Michael begins to understand the grave cost of the war upon his soul. Here the journey really begins as he searches for the man he was and the faith he once held so dearly. With the help of his beloved wife, Jesse Ann, he takes the final steps towards redemption and reconciliation.Using first-hand accounts of the 14th Connecticut Infantry, Karl Bacon has crafted a detailed, genuine and compelling novel on the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Intensely personal and accurate to the times, culture, and tragedy of the Civil War, An Eye for Glory may change you in ways you could have never imagined as well. Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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Google Books — Sto caricando le informazioni... GeneriSistema Decimale Melvil (DDC)813.6Literature English (North America) American fiction 21st CenturyClassificazione LCVotoMedia:
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It was hard to believe while reading this story that this is Mr. Bacon's first book! I read alot of historical fiction, and stories set during the Civil War are my favorite to read, but in reading "An Eye For Glory" I had to keep reminding myself that the book was actually a work of fiction. As we watch Michael change throughout the story, it was easy to feel the pain of loss that he felt, but more than that the turmoil he felt within himself for what he had to do. Jessie Ann was also a very strong character, whose depth of compassion and understanding new no limits.
It is easy to see that Mr. Bacon really did his research, with richly detailed descriptions of the battles, and the everyday drudgery of a soldiers life. He easily weaves in the element of suspense, as the reader knows that Michael might not make it thru the next battle. I highly recommend this book, and can't wait to read more from this talented author!
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. ( )