YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO WAR IBD

Sinopse

It&rsquo,s 1942 and the United States is deep into World War II. At home, amid adjustments to the hardships and heartaches of war, Kay Ann Franklin is losing a lonely battle caring for her terminally ill mother and her five-year-old twins, one stricken with polio and the other with chicken pox. Worried and exhausted, she has little left to give her baby daughter and her war-absorbed husband. When a colored girl appears at her back door offering to help, Kay Ann welcomes her but holds slight hope that the tiny, crippled Say can make a difference in their situation.To her surprise, the teenager brings reinforcements for the battle and lightness to their burdens. The family also discovers Say&rsquo,s exceptional musical talent and begins to envision more than the girl can grasp. Kay Ann&rsquo,s dream of a college education for Say is sidetracked by a brutal attack and malicious opposition from neighbors, friends, and Say&rsquo,s preacher.áIn this historical tale, Kay Ann and an unlikely group of lady warriors embark on an unforgettable journey during the chaos of a world war endeavoring to help an underprivileged teenager achieve more than she ever imagined, and, most importantly, to believe in herself.&ldquo,Wright does an excellent job of re-creating the feel of the homefront during WWII&hellip, It&rsquo,s an important, engaging story that&rsquo,s been neglected by other authors.&rdquo, á&ndash, Kirkusá&ldquo,Tommye Hamilton Wright offers a wise insider&rsquo,s look into small-town life during World War II&hellip, This well-structured story offers interesting plot threads and well-drawn characters that maintain tension from the first chapter to the last. You Are Cordially Invited to War will interest those who enjoy good fiction set during a pivotal time in American history.&rdquo, á&ndash, Clarion