April 9, 1967, in a letter from Jim Piper to his young bride Michelle, he wrote, "I thank God each night for my wife and my life and also enjoy each breath that I take and praise every morning I wake up too. It means another day gone, another day I'm alive and another day closer to being home with my wife forever."
PFC James Dennis Piper was in killed in action two days later on April 11, 1967 in the jungles of Vietnam.
Each handwritten letter from Jim to Michelle has been carefully transcribed and historical documentation has been added. Cross referencing and correlating data from sources such as declassified CIA documents, Pentagon Papers and unrestricted use of Weider History Group archives has created a historically correct and profound journey through eight months of the Vietnam War. Chronologically juxtaposing Jim's personal and tender letters written to his young bride with public facts and documents of the war on each of those same dates allows the reader an intimate and compelling snapshot of that time in history.
or at my e-store at https://www.createspace.com/3627313.
Soon to be available at Once Upon a Time on the Square located inTown Square Copperopolis.
Sincerely,
Charity Maness
charitymaness.blogspot.com
Book signings will be held:
October 23, 2011 4:00 pm at the Micki & Larry's Sports Pub
Jim Piper's family will be at this event as will his widow Michelle, now known as Micki Phillips.
209-785-4646
November 11, 2011 11:00 am at Snaps Coffee House and Wine Bar in Copperopolis Town Square.
209-785-1616
Future dates will include signings at Once Upon a Time, and other local venues. To stay up-to-date on locations, dates, and times of book signings please visit charitymaness.blogspot.com
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