Almost Heaven - 9781736726655

A captivating historical fiction novel, Almost Heaven is for all readers who enjoy a heart-warming love story with richly evolved characters. Through historical facts and anecdotes, Tim Norbeck offers a snapshot of post-war America and West Virginia's prominent role in it. Although not a "war" book, Almost Heaven delves into the difficult adjustments faced by returning veterans and their families along with descriptions of a variety of important events of the era.Jack Morgan - a down on his luck U.S. Marine - returns home after WWII with no job, no prospects, no home, no car, an unwanted divorce, and a son he will most likely never see. When a high school job teaching History and coaching football opens in Bentley, West Virginia, Jack and his sister, Nellie, decide to relocate and begin their lives in this new community. Jack soon forges a life-long relationship with Henry Parker, the school's black and homeless janitor and they become the best of friends and coaching colleagues. Although race relations in America at this time are tenuous, Jack and Nellie open up their sprawling farmhouse to boarders who become "family" including Henry, a battered woman, and two teenagers who are suddenly rendered parentless due to a tragic accident.New and countless challenges appear throughout the book, including one in which Henry saves the family by stopping a deranged and violent killer bent on revenge. But, a black man killing even a despicable white man in the 1940's could lead to more trouble than good.

• | Author: Tim Norbeck
• | Publisher: Why Not Books
• | Publication Date: Feb 10, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 420 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 173672665X
• | ISBN-13: 9781736726655