Gayle Thornton Ezell

Unveiling of a WWII Soldier (a father and daughter's memories) Gayle Thornton Ezell

Unveiling of a WWII Soldier, is a compelling, heartfelt memoir of a father and daughter. The story is a snapshot into the emotional life and history of a father. It is the personal revelation of a daughter as she discovers the tragedies her father has been subjected to throughout his life, yet remained kind, honest and generous.. The narrative opens with the introduction of a war movie that triggered boundless memories. It is a brief biography about two lives, lessons learned and key moments that shaped the perception of a daughter. Sometimes relationships between family members can be superficial. One can love a parent for giving them life. Yet, when you realize they sacrificed a life; love is deeper; more profound, This is an unrestrained, emotional account of a father revealing his deepest agonies he has kept locked away...buried. As they reminisce, the roots of his past becomes unknotted. She realizes her father is a living historian who has overcome extreme obstacles, personal conflicts, near death experiences, a war that holds unsettling memories. It is the heartening and moving story of a relationship that exposes far more than unpleasant, painful memories; it is the unveiling of a WWII soldier.