Recently, I had the good fortune to read Some Glad Morning, a novel by Gary C. Horton. Rarely have I been so moved by a work of fiction. I was told it was a love story and that was what I expected. However, I quickly realized it was much more than that.
Some Glad Morning reminds me of the bestseller Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier, but with more heart, more soul. Some Glad Morning has a magical way of touching us down deep.
The protagonist, Ransom MacTavish, is a destitute farm boy who captures our heart on the first page. When he leaves the farm in South Carolina to fight in the First World War, we willing follow. In one of the most heartbreaking scenes you are ever likely to experience we witness Ransom attending to his dying lieutenant. Afterwards, he is left with the love letters of a wealthy Charleston lady. Once home, Ransom confronts the demons of greed and racism to prove himself worthy of the lady's affection.
To say Some Glad Morning is a love story is selling it short. It is really the quest of a hero for his lady but with a delightfully surprising twist you will never see coming. Most off all, Some Glad Morning has a heart and speaks deeply to the human condition. Some Glad Morning gives us hope.
Ransom's challenges arise because of his innocence. Still, he must face and defeat the monsters of greed and stupidity. Through it all, it is his courage to love that carries him onward.
Within a few sentences you will realize you are in the hands of a seasoned storyteller, a master of his craft. The characters are rendered flawlessly and the settings richly visual and charged with emotion. There are countless unforgettable scenes in Some Glad Morning, but one you will never get out of your mind is the battlefield scene of Ransom attending to his dying lieutenant.
I found Some Glad Morning reassuring, both for its uncompromising quality and for its hopeful message from a more simple time. Mr. Horton's novel stirred in me many emotions and caused me to reflect on my relationships.
When I finished the last page of Some Glad Morning, I regretted that it had come to an end. In some subtle way, I had been moved to remember the great loves of my life. I realize now that I am also on a journey. Everyone is. Are we strong? Are we brave? Can we go the distance for the love of our life?
Some Glad Morning reminds me of the bestseller Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier, but with more heart, more soul. Some Glad Morning has a magical way of touching us down deep.
The protagonist, Ransom MacTavish, is a destitute farm boy who captures our heart on the first page. When he leaves the farm in South Carolina to fight in the First World War, we willing follow. In one of the most heartbreaking scenes you are ever likely to experience we witness Ransom attending to his dying lieutenant. Afterwards, he is left with the love letters of a wealthy Charleston lady. Once home, Ransom confronts the demons of greed and racism to prove himself worthy of the lady's affection.
To say Some Glad Morning is a love story is selling it short. It is really the quest of a hero for his lady but with a delightfully surprising twist you will never see coming. Most off all, Some Glad Morning has a heart and speaks deeply to the human condition. Some Glad Morning gives us hope.
Ransom's challenges arise because of his innocence. Still, he must face and defeat the monsters of greed and stupidity. Through it all, it is his courage to love that carries him onward.
Within a few sentences you will realize you are in the hands of a seasoned storyteller, a master of his craft. The characters are rendered flawlessly and the settings richly visual and charged with emotion. There are countless unforgettable scenes in Some Glad Morning, but one you will never get out of your mind is the battlefield scene of Ransom attending to his dying lieutenant.
I found Some Glad Morning reassuring, both for its uncompromising quality and for its hopeful message from a more simple time. Mr. Horton's novel stirred in me many emotions and caused me to reflect on my relationships.
When I finished the last page of Some Glad Morning, I regretted that it had come to an end. In some subtle way, I had been moved to remember the great loves of my life. I realize now that I am also on a journey. Everyone is. Are we strong? Are we brave? Can we go the distance for the love of our life?
About the Author:
I'm delighted to recommend Some Glad Morning by Gary C. Horton. You can get a copy via Amazon and here: Some Glad Morning. If you would prefer to listen to the book performed by a highly talented voice actress, get the audio book. It's available here: Some Glad Morning Audio Book and performed by the highly talented voice actress Janet Metzer.
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