MEADVILLE, Pa., April 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/
-- "Fighting to Live Again": a poignant true family story, is
the creation of published author Rita
McVey, from accounts shared by several family members. Her
parents' faithful devotion inspired this book.
McVey writes, "Fighting to Live Again is about Cecil McLendon, a World War II veteran who
fought in Europe in the US Army's
110th Infantry, 28th Division. The day he received his draft notice
was the happiest day of his life. He spoke very little of the gory
details of war. Like other veterans, he said no one would believe
him. He didn't mention the names of buddies he lost, although his
division was called the Bloody Buckets. He talked about his family,
his childhood, the Army, the people he met, and his war wounds. The
Army was such an improvement in his life; he didn't complain. His
captain told him that since he liked KP, he could go to cook and
baker's school. That is where he met Dorothy.
"Like many other couples of their generation, he went to war,
and she went to work. With Dorothy waiting for him, life took on a
new purpose and gave him a stronger determination to fight to
survive. Cecil fought in four major battles in Europe and was seriously wounded twice. After
Germany surrendered, Cecil was
shipped home for a month-long furlough before reporting for jungle
training. When the Japanese surrendered, he felt as if a death
sentence was lifted.
"He survived the war but then had to fight its emotional
effects. He began reading the Bible and searching for God's will
for his life. He also fought the Veterans Administration for
benefits to help him with the physical effects of his war wounds.
He fought through pain each day in order to get out of bed to go to
work to provide for his family. He fought the paralysis that
finally overtook his body. Even as a paraplegic, he continued to
participate in the community. He greeted and offered friendly
smiles to those he met. He fought the good fight."
Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Rita McVey's new book is a beautiful depiction
of a real family who achieved the American Dream despite all
hardships besetting them, staying strong through their faith and
old-school values.
View a synopsis of "Fighting to Live Again" on YouTube.
Consumers can purchase "Fighting to Live Again" at traditional
brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple
iTunes store, or Barnes and
Noble.
For additional information or inquiries about "Fighting to Live
Again", contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at
866-554-0919.
SOURCE Christian Faith Publishing