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I had seen the Oak Ridge Boys on television singing the song "G.I. Joe and Lillie" some time back. On that show, Joseph Bonsall mentioned that he had written this book. I've wanted to read it since then. I recently found it on Ebay and was thrilled to purchase it. This book is a beautiful tribute to two very special parents written by their own son, Joseph Bonsall, tenor singer for the Oak Ridge Boys. I absolutely LOVED every second of this book. I'm sure his parents would be very proud and are so honored with this well written memoir. This book will make you laugh and cry as you get to know this lovely couple. The book is also personally autographed by Joseph Bonsall and the cd single of "G. I. Joe and Lillie", performed by The Oak Ridge Boys, is included. A friend at work wanted to borrow my book when I told her about it, but there was no way I was parting with it, so I ordered her a copy also. Mine is a keeper!Read full review
This book was a wonderful story and signed by the author. It was given as a Christmas gift to a friend who loves true historical stories. She loved it and said she could not put it down! I want to borrow from her and read it as well. So glad I bought it!
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SWEET LOVE STORY, GREAT REMINDER OF SACRIFICES MADE ON OUR BEHAVE BY THOSE WHO SERVE IN THE MILITARY, AND TREMENDOUS TRIBUTE BY A SON TO HIS PARENTS. IF YOU READ THIS BOOK MAKE SURE YOU HEAR THE SONG BY THE OAK RIDGE BOYS THAT THE AUTHOR ALSO WROTE TO CONVEY THIS STORY IN SONG. AS A MILITARY WIFE OF 30 YEARS, I CANNOT LISTEN TO IT WITHOUT SHEDDING A TEAR OR TWO. IT IS A SIMPLE BUT MOVING LOVE STORY OF A BYGONE ERA IN AMERICAN HISTORY. SALLIE COUGILL
This is a story of what true love is. It reminds us of history and the greatest generation and their sacrifices for us to have the freedoms we cherish today, It also makes you realize how deep patriotism was then and how it still beats in the majority of Americans today. The love shown in this family to each other and the lifetime commitment made by G I Joe and Lillie is the type of love we should all love with. The love of Heavenly Father is shown through out this book and how we need Him everyday of our lives.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I bought the book after listening to the author sing the song by the same title. The book is easy to read and is fairly interesting, although there are times when it seems there may be too much detail on family background presented. When I heard the song, which is very emotional, I was curious to learn more about the author and his parents. My reaction is that Joe is better suited to singing than writing a book.
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