Shattered by the Wars won the 2015 SPR contest in non-fiction. Also it came in as a finalist in 2015 Beverly Hills Book Awards; 2014 Eric Hoffer Awards; 2013 Hippo Campus Magazine and 2013 Autumn House Publishing writing contests I hate war. War kills. War maims. War orphans. And it leaves a deep scar not only on the land; that will take years to heal; but also in the hearts of those who are affected by the war. I am one of those who carry a deep emotional wound to this day; more than sixty years later. During World War II; under Japan; my father was imprisoned because he was a Christian minister who refused to bow down to the picture of the Japanese emperor. My elder brother volunteered to join the Japanese military in the hope of having his father released from the prison. He left home as a vibrant; fifteen-year-old boy and returned home as a worn-out; injured; eighteen-year-old man after the war; he died a year later. During the Korean War; two North Korean officers came to my house and took my father away because he was a Christian minister. He never returned. Shattered by the Wars is a story of love; sacrifice; faith; and suffering; all wrapped in one package. The heroine in the story is my mother; as seen by her youngest son. Mother prayed without ceasing. Through her unceasing prayers; she was able to walk through the dark tunnel of trials and tribulations and lead us onward with love and grace and absolute faith in God.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful. great book!By PralineI am cajun and love to cook. I also love collecting cookbooks. I didn't think I would enjoy this particular book as much as we have but its seriously ~ its amazing!Super easy recipes for days when you don't feel like cooking but still want a good cajun meal. So far I have made the shrimp etouffee (a family fav); the jazzy jambalaya and the crabby chicken salad. The only bad part is there is no leftover after my family of 5 is done eating!Are there fancier creole recipes? Sure. That's not the point of this book. 5 minutes in the kitchen in the morning and by dinner time you have a great meal without all the fuss.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A new favorite cookbook!By South Lousiana Bayou GalI was born in Louisiana; left Louisiana; came back to Louisiana cuz there ain't no place on earth like it! I am a south LA Bayou gal and this cookbook has some really good recipes. Yes; the titles are a little "kitschy" but here in the swamp; we're using to being made fun of! One reviewer said "not too many set and forget recipes". Not true. If that reviewer thinks these recipes require too much effort; then they would do well to stay away from "Slow-Cooker Revolution". These recipes are true to New Orleans/south Louisiana taste buds and don't have too many steps. The recipes are easily adjusted for individual seasonings/taste and the ingredients are authentic and easy to find in just about any good-sized grocery store; even out of state. I consider myself a fairly accomplished cook and this cookbook is a new favorite in my collection as I really; really love my slow cooker!5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Cooking my way through this bookBy Mom to 3I'm thoroughly enjoying this cookbook and I'm gradually cooking my way through it. Everything I've tried so far has been tasty and my family has given it a thumbs up. I don't know if the dishes are better than their traditionally prepared counterparts in every situation; however; these are quick to prep; cook all day without any attention from me; and are ready at dinner time without any fuss. I cannot say the same for the traditionally cooked dishes that require hours at the stove. So I am a fan!
