The Truth of Who You Are
Historical Fiction/Based on True Story
by Sheila Myers
When his family is plunged into poverty during the Great Depression, Ben Taylor takes a job with the US Civilian Conservation Corps developing the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. A tragic accident puts him in a dilemma: does he let someone else take the fall for what he did so he can keep his position? The repercussions of his decision plague him all the way to the Battle of the Bulge in World War II where Ben is reunited with an old friend from his time with the Corps. Inspired by actual events and the people who once lived in the Smoky Mountains before it became a National Park, this saga explores how people use stories to hide uncomfortable truths and the lengths they’ll go to protect their home and family.
REVIEW
5 out of 5
The choices we make can echo through our lives long after we make them, which Ben learns the hard way. Myers did an amazing job of bringing Ben to life, giving him such depth that he feels real. I got wrapped up in his story, and felt myself traveling back in time with the vivid descriptions. This is a poignant tale that really tugs at your heart strings, and reads almost like a memoir. Highly recommend for historical fiction lovers looking for a story that will tug at your heart.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I’m an award-winning author of historical and contemporary novels. I like to venture out into the wilderness, swim in lakes, climb mountains, and make the occasional trip to a cemetery to find inspiration. Human failures and passions are always good starting points for a plot and there is plenty of that to go around. I’ve been adapting my stories to screenplays, because why not?
