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3 comments about Papa Left Us But Mama Pulled Us Through.

1. Lloyd Lenard has written another excellent story. It is a truly inspiring story of a family and the courage they possesed to help them through tough times. I can't even imagine being as poor as Lloyd was. His mother is a shining example of a truly godly person. If you need to be inspired to greatness, this is the book you need to read. You will know you can do it too.



2. Brilliantly and poignantly written, Lloyd Lenard's latest book is an autobiographical account of his heart wrenching early years against the hard-scrabble background of poverty and despair in the North Louisiana backwoods.
   
   Deserted by his father (whom he nonetheless loved), but steadfastly encouraged by his mother to "make it out", Lenard endured the want, the lack of even basic necessities, the scorn and stigma of his peers, with a grim determination to rise to the top.
   
   His story faithfully chronicles the life and times from the late 20's through his naval service in the mid 40's.
   
   Although appealing to both men and women, every woman reader will love the young Lloyd Lenard, cheer him on, and rejoice in his eventual triumph. Keep a tissue handy.
   
   June Touchstone, Retired Newspaper Publisher



3. Mr. Lenard's autobiography is a book for all ages. For the generation beginning its search in life it serves as an example that anyone who keeps his/her eyes fixed on a goal can accomplish anything. To the mature generation it gives insights on life only maturity can understand and appreciate, but it will pry open the minds of all generations.
   
   The book is masterfully written. It has all the details of a biography written in the style of a fine novel. Mr. Lenard has the gift of choosing just enough descriptive language to paint a picture without losing the story in syrupy picturesque details.
   
   This is the story of how his mother held the family together in the face of the most heartbreaking difficulties; how from nothing he won a scholarship to L.S.U.; how during WW II he was chosen from just a few to attend the U.S. Navy's Officer Training at Notre Dame University; the story of his active duty in the Mediterranean Sea; his return to civilian life, and, how with nothing but ambition, he finished graduate school, married his lifetime partner, Sky, and succeeded in business, politics and as an author. This is a book for everyone which holds your attention. You don't want it to end.
   
   Dan Sawyer, Retired Judge

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1 comments about Octagon, The Early Years.

1. Although I'm not an avid reader, and this is not the type of book I would normally read, I found myself unable to put the book down. Ryan's writing style , switching from past to present, and his ability to make me feel like he was talking directly to me were amazing. I would not classify this as a gay book since he covers the entire gambit of growing up experiences. Very interesting reading.

   I thought that offering an email adress and website to visit was a very nice touch. And the photgraphs were amazing, allowing me to visualize him. I look forward to the second book in this series. I would reccomend this book to anyone.

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1 comments about A House in Flanders (Magna (Large Print)).

1. a HOUSE IN fLANDERS WRITTEN BY A HIGHLY INTUITIVE INDIVIDUAL , ONE WHO SEEMED TO HAVE INSIGHT WELL BEYOND HIS TENDER YEARS. ELOQUENT, ROMANTIC AND A DELIGHTFULLY LIGHT ROMANCE WITH FRANCE.