The Way It Was — Terry Jessup

Set in the foothills of North Carolina, this story follows the intertwined destinies of two families from the depression era until the end of World War II. Life was not easy in those days, especially for those in the rural south. But love doesn't take a hiatus, even in the worst of times. This novel tells the story of Kenny Ford and his unbridled love for his neighbor, Savannah Collice. This tale of economic hardship, alcoholism, single parenting, murder, and the horrors of war offers valuable insight into the history of the time.