Myra Jones

Never Give Up: As Told by Drolan Chandler to Myra McDonald Goode Jones

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Atmosphere Press
• Seitenzahl: 390
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Oktober 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 231mm x 157mm x 33mm
• Gewicht: 816g
• ISBN-13: 9781098396589
• ISBN-10: 1098396588
• Artikelnr.: 62580441

Autorenporträt

Myra McDonald Goode Jones, a freelance writer who has been writing inspirational stories and articles since the 1980's, has been published in numerous magazines, with worldwide circulation. She was winner of a theme writing contest in the Good Housekeeping Magazine. This book is the result of curiosity about stories that her uncle, Drolan Chandler, a WWII POW, captivated family members with at reunion gatherings. They were amazing stories, sometimes shocking, hilarious or heartbreaking memories at the hands of Japanese captors. She knew the details must be preserved for future generations. Myra spent hundreds of hours interviewing, recording, researching, and traveling with her uncle to visit former comrades and a POW reunion. 'Never Give Up' became the compilation of his painful and intriguing stories. His story will serve as an inspiration to those who journey with him. Myra attended Lee University, Cleveland, Tennessee, and UAB, Alabama. She worked full time at Southern Company Services, Jones True Value Hardware, Honeywell, Social Security Administration, and other places during her 40+ year work career. She currently lives in Clanton, Alabama, with her husband, Glenn. Both are retired and enjoy keeping up with seven grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and one great-grandson. Life is great! God is good! Note: Mrs. Jones welcomes speaking and/or booksigning engagements. Email her at [e-mail] with your information and phone number. Be sure to type in Subject area: Never Give Up - speaking/booksiging engagement opportunity. Thank you!