Synopsis
As a child, Peter O'Banyon's life changed irrevocably when his family was killed in a car accident. He was sent to live with his Uncle Billie, the keeper of the Port Hope Lighthouse in Machusetts. From Billie, he learns the secret of keeping love alive -- even when tragedy strikes -- and he discovers how Billie himself was put to the test as a young man. World War II takes Peter away from the lighthouse and his beloved wife Anna, but he isn't prepared for the ravages of war and the brutality, that can kill a man's soul. Peter is tested even further when he home and faces a tragedy that almost destroys him. Can he learn the lesson of the lighthouse keeper...and at the end of his life, can he p it on to his own daughter?
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Review
A tale that goes straight to the heart. "Booklist"
Pratt...[shows] that the human spirit is like a lighthouse, capable of shining though the most devastating storms. "Publishers Weekly"
A return ticket to "Bridges of Madison County" territory. "People on The Last Valentine""
"A tale that goes straight to the heart." --Booklist
"Pratt...[shows] that the human spirit is like a lighthouse, capable of shining though the most devastating storms." --Publishers Weekly
"A return ticket to Bridges of Madison County territory." --People on The Last Valentine
About the Author
James Michael Pratt is a full-time writer and radio host. His radio show, The Bestsellers Show is heard in a growing number of markets nationwide. A native Californian, he has been married to his wife, Jeanne, for twenty-five years and is the father of two children, Michael and Amy. Before beginning his writing career, he was active in financial and real estate-related business in Southern California. A frequent guest speaker, Pratt focuses on the motivational themes of hope, belief, love, and achieving personal success with a balanced life.
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