A novel about a family during World War II, set on the homefront in Springield, Mass., and in the South Pacific. The book focuses on four characters and how their lives were affected and changed during the war years.
First Place Winner in historical fiction in the Purple Dragonfly Awards for excellence in children's literature, and named a U.P. Notable Classic.
Feel like you are in the moment nearly 100 years ago with a young girl, daughter of Finnish immigr
Male Geezer. Retired Dentist. Hobbies: Golf, writing, and cooking. Early life was a third world existance in the Oklahoma Ozarks.
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Most of us have a story. Not all can or will make the story into the real thing. Part of my heritage is the Cherokee Indians. My relatives came to Oklahoma during the time of the Trail Of Tears. My novel, Clear Creek, is not about relatives, but it takes two fictional families through that horrible time when many Cherokees were forced to move to what is now Oklahoma. The history is accurate.
Our librarian "found" my pages in a box and encouraged me to get something done with the work. I used iUniverse to publish. So far not a best seller but I've had fun.
Birth Place
Elk City, OK United States
Accomplishments
My professional life has been that of a small town dentist. Many hats were worn along the way. Country club chairman, city council, mayor, united fund chair,lions club, and so on. I was also active in the dental association.
Contact Information
donald ballew
1210 West Broadway
Elk City OK 73644
United States
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