Gold Star Windows

About the Book

War in Europe helps Jacob Stewart's family recover from the great depression until the Japs bomb Pearl Harbor. War disrupts the tranquility and begins a gripping story of upheaval, tragedy and love. As patriotism sweeps the nation and Jacob's brother joins the Army, Jacob is left to face his mother's fear of a curse. As her fear escalates, Jacob despairs until he meets Max who teaches how love can change lives. Jacob grows in maturity, adjusts to changes forced by the war and when crisis comes, he uses Max's lessons on love and perseverance to restore order to his family, save his love and bring an end to tragedy and grief in triumph.

"Gold Star Windows" is an emotionally captivating story about family, friends, and the true meaning of love. Excellent character development! You grow with Jacob from age ten to adulthood, and everyone should have a "Max" in his or her life. I laughed, and I cried. Thank you for the wonderful read.

-Allison Faralli

"Received Gold Star Windows on Wednesday and completed it on Thursday. You hit several chords with me; Portersville Bay for me was NYC harbor. While events were not idenicale, they brought back interesting memories. I enjoyed the book and didn't put it down for very long. It was an "easy read" that gave me goose pimples in several spots. Gold Star Windows would make a helluva movie."

-George E. Smith

"Thankyou for a great book. I really enjoyed reading Gold Star Windows. You have a great talent. Keep up the good work."

-Lyn Beath

"Received GOLD STAR WINDOWS Monday PM and read four chapters. When I resumed reading Tuesday, I read until midnight to finish the book. The story was so enjoyable I couldn't put it down. I've been thinking what a good movie GOLD STAR WINDOWS would make."

-Emory K. Johnson

"Received my copy of GOLD STAR WINDOWS. What a wonderful story! My husband and I took turns reading it. I loved the beautiful dedication to the World War II soldier who died at the Battle of the Bulge. Keep up the good work. I'm waiting for your next book."

-Bonnie L. Hale

"I read your amazing book, "Gold Star Windows", while on vacation in Mexico and at times my husband became impatient with me because I could not put the book down. I truly wanted to hold every character's hand through out the book and help them through such hard times. Jacob had Max so I needed to be there for Sarah. I have NEVER read a book I could not put down until I picked up "Gold Star Windows". It HAS to be a bestseller and I recommend it to everyone who loves a great story. It should be made into a movie. Thank you for writing - for all of us."

-Tonya Bice

"I read your book "Gold Star Windows", about the WWII era and rate it one of the best I have read set in that period. Born 10/29/14 on a farm in Northern Indiana fifty miles south of the Michigan state line, I can relate to the depression and the war. I served in the European Theater in 1944 and 1945 and came home in 1946. The book brought back many memories from childhood and the war and as I am a slow reader, I caught myself reading past midnight. It was hard for me to put the book down and I plan to read it again. It is a book everyone should read."

-James N. Clark

"I throughly enjoyed reading Gold Star Windows. How well I remember the gold star banners in my own preteen years as a morning paperboy. Some of my customers had five blue stars in their windows and I recall with grief the three families on my route who dis

About the Author

Jim Strickland grew up in rural Alabama during World War II and saw a majority of young men in his hometown called to duty. He entered Auburn University in 1948, was graduated in 1952 with a bachelor degree in engineering and a Marine Corps commission. After serving in the Korean Theater he returned to civilian life in October 1954 as an engineer. He visits WWII to honor civilian contributions and sacrifices made in support of the war effort, realizing the magnitude of patriotism and courage demonstrated on the home front during the war not only influenced his life, but altered history and reconfigured the nation's destiny.