Description
Description
A young woman fights to follow her dreams at the start of the 1960s in this gripping, moving, and empowering read.
November 22, 1963. As Jolene Johnson prepares to watch President John F. Kennedy's parade drive by the Texas School Book Depository in Dallas, she remembers the start of the decade, when the future seemed full of promise and hope. America was on the brink of change when JFK entered the White House, and Jolene was in college with ambitions of her own. But she had no idea of the struggles that were to come . . . As Jolene witnesses the country's deep political divisions take the darkest of turns on that tragic day, can she somehow find the courage to keep her own dreams alive and follow her heart? This enthralling, hopeful novel about a young woman's determination to fight for a brighter future against a backdrop of political turmoil and tragedy is a great read for fans of The Women by Kristin Hannah.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
A poignant, riveting tale that will enthrall readers from the first page to the last-- "Booklist on As the Storm Clouds Gather"
An author to follow . . . highly recommend to readers of all ages and genders-- "Heather Morris, New York Times bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, on All the Lights Above Us"
WWII like you've never thought of it before. And D-Day like you've never thought of it before-- "Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author, on All the Lights Above Us"
Well-researched and gripping . . . Fans of WWII fiction and women's fiction won't want to miss these inspiring stories of courage and survival-- "Historical Novel Society on All the Lights Above Us"
Henry's story of five uniquely different and courageous women grappling with their own turmoils while all of Europe crumbles around them is not to be missed. Written in confident and evocative prose, Henry has crafted a remarkable novel that belongs in the canons of thought provoking World War II literature-- "Anita Abriel, international bestselling author, on All the Lights Above Us"
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Severn House
Pub date:
2026-04-07
Length:
288 pages
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