The Sheepish Scribe

Central Park Rendezvous by Ronie Kendig

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


A charming collection of stories that follow a family - albeit in a hopscotch fashion - through the Civil War, WWII, Vietnam and finally the Iraq War.  A special coin that pre-dates the Civil War is passed from father to son and carries a special meaning through the years.  At first I was confused by the layout of the book.  It starts with the most modern story and works its way back in time, with breaks back to the modern story.  But it works and it's a nice look at the changes - and the similarities - of people across time.  Suitable for any age, I highly recommend this one.