"Pittman Creek": A Coming of Age Novel of Love and Life in Northwest, Florida During World War Ii.

by Lawrence Wayne

Overview

Pittman Creek follows Darnell Barker growing up poor in a rural setting in Northwest Florida . He is born with a club foot and the novel deals with his overcoming adversity and ridicule and his journey and adventures into manhood . His star crossed love affair with the rich girl on the hill , culminating in Darnells combat experiences at the Battle of Iwo Jima. It is a moving and poignant portrayal of life in these troubling times and overcoming all the odds. Pittman Creek is a coming of age novel that spans the era from 1922 to 1946 from the Depression, Prohibition and through WW2.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781665505529
Publisher:	AuthorHouse
Publication date:	10/26/2020
Pages:	538
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Lawrence Wayne is a writer and a musician. He grew up in Pensacola, Florida and holds a degree in English from the University of West Florida. He was a Field Artillery Captain in the US Army during the Vietnam era during the 70s and stationed in Germany. His family's roots are in Northwest Florida and this novel is based on a true story his father told him on his deathbed. This is his 2nd novel. He is married and has 2 children and 2 grandchildren. He lives in Savannah, Georgia.