Böcker av Lois Gilbert

Libby's story begins as an energetic teen, frolicking through those carefree, formative years. Young, anxious to be married, the reality of home life proved disappointing and all too soon, their lives were filled with mistrust, lies and deception. In spite of their efforts to "try again", Libby and Nathan's troubled life was constant turmoil. Baby Angelina, was a respite from God. The tiny angel gave Libby a reason to press on. Libby oft times carried painful bruises. Her life was sometimes in danger from Nathan's drunken tantrums. Many nights, Nathan's side of the bed lay undisturbed. Work at his auto repair shop came first. It was not unusual for him to fall asleep, wrench in hand, laying on his roll-around work creeper.

China on a Pillow is a love story defying all the odds. The age difference between Marvin Caraway and Jill Foster spanned over a decade. Their working relationship was frowned upon by their peers. The fact that Marvin was still married to the Mother of his eight year old son, made the relationship totally unacceptable. Climb on board and travel the journey with these two soul mates.

A love story woven into the events of WW11. The Great Depression had sucked the life blood from rural Alabama far Yellowhammerming communities. The frugal Crowder family was struggling to feed five children. When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, men left their plows in the fields and rushed to join the Armed Forces. Landon ¿Pete¿ Crowder, offered a complete stranger $10.00 to sign his father¿s name on the Navel enlistment papers. He was handsome and robust, but he had just turned sixteen years of age. He leads us through war in the Pacific Ocean. He encounters injuries and falls in love with the dark haired girl. The loss of special ¿buddies,¿ tested his will but he stood onboard the U.S.S. Missouri, to watch the signing of the Japanese surrender on 2 Sept. 1945. After the war, Pete returns to his Alabama roots, a mature, adult man. He visits his beloved Mother¿s grave and tries to find a place where he can fit into society. Pete was easily persuaded to resume the century old ¿Moonshine/Revenuers¿ game. On a chance visit to Birmingham, he discovers the love of his dreams. The author is a native Texan. Her love of naval history, led to this intriguing love story woven into events of WW11. The reader will experience life onboard a fighting ship during life and death battles. We all owe our cherished freedom to lives sacrificed in the wars of history and a special tribute to the families who sent their ¿precious best¿ that we might be free.

Barely 17 is dedicated to the children born by chance, deserted by adults and left to sustain life on their own. This story traces the life of a young Mother, often the sole provider, through the birth of 5 children under l7 years. Through poverty and hardship, they prevailed. The bond between Mother and children is heartwarming and often brings a smile to our lips. Likewise, the trials and tragedies easily bring heartbreaking tears to overflow. Our home has been both shelter and emotional stability to several displaced children and teens throughout the years. This story draws from many of their life experiences. In far too many cases, teen suicide is the end result, a senseless and heartbreaking tragedy.