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    Keep Forever

    By Alexa Kingaard

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    Now that Paul O’Brien has returned from serving in Vietnam, he wants nothing more than to piece together a meaningful life, but the war spawned, guilt-driven nightmares won't stop haunting him. Elizabeth is determined to help him overcome the obstacles in their path while living in an era when veterans refuse to speak of their pain, they are ignored by the bureaucracy that put them in harm's way, and are vilified by public opinion. Together they struggle a lifetime with the challenges of raising a family and learn to accept the realities of living with the burden that Paul brought home.

    In the shadows of the Vietnam War, tens of thousands of veterans keep silent, even amongst themselves. Their children are witness to the travesty of war, seen through the eyes of their fathers who, in spite of themselves, leave behind legacies of light, love, and understanding.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateFeb 5, 2018
    ISBN9781543916980
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    Alexa Kingaard

    ALEXA KINGAARD was born in San Diego, CA and has lived most of her life in the area. She currently resides in Carlsbad and is the mother of a son and daughter who continue to be her biggest fans and cheerleaders.Her debut novel, KEEP FOREVER, was inspired by her late ex-husband who batted the residual effects of the Vietnam War for decades after his return. The burden he brought home is shared by combat veterans of all conflicts, and her fictional account highlights the collateral damage encountered by family members and loved ones living with PTSD in their midst.Her second novel, MY NAME IS ROSE, departs from her personal experiences and focuses on the collective memories of her generation. She loves writing about nostalgia and the human condition, the common denominator of our lives.

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