The Five Sutherland Boys

About the Book

This book, The Five Sutherland Boys – To God -Through Hell -To Glory, is a fictional family saga, is based on true life stories gleaned from my father Peter, and my four uncles—Louis (Fat), Willie, Luther, and Johnny. This book reads like (Forrest Gump, meets Private Ryan, Afro Style). The book tells the life stories of the five young black men that grew up during the Great Depression, trying to make ends meet, while hanging on to family, and Godly values, in the midst of a World at War. A war that was thrust upon them and the United States by the unprovoked Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, on Dec.7th 1941. In the process of surviving the depression and fighting a war, they meet and rub elbows with some incredibly unique individuals. Some were famous, and some would later become famous. Travel With them on their heroic journeys, as the boys realize there is no place like home, no love like family, and both are worth fighting for.

About the Author

Mr. Peter Sutherland Jr. is an author that loves to tell a good story. He lives in Southern Illinois, not to far from Illinois’ fi rst State Capital. He wrote this book in fond memory of his dad and uncles. Pete graduated from VCHS and Agro-business school. He has been a successful businessman for over sixteen years. He enjoys working with and talking to people. Some say he was born with the gift of gab. This book is just another way for Pete to communicate with others in a fun and exciting way.