Crimson Imjin Korea 1951; the symbolic title chosen for this book; was influenced by the bloodshed by both sides during heavy fighting occurring in the hills bordering the shores of the Imjin River in North Korea.I didn't intend to have this book published; as it was written strictly as a means to alleviate the nightmarish combat memories that surfaced during the Vietnam War and continued into the nineties.Vietnam had unleashed the horror and hopeless situations that I thought were buried away forever. With God's loving presence guiding my fingers over the keyboard; rewarding me with His comforting peace of mind; I believe He freed me once and for all from the fear and furor of combat.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A Gift For All TimeBy Albert AliotoI have a houseful of books. If I were forced to get rid of all but one; I think this would be the one I would keep.Whatever the privations of the siege of Vicksburg; we should all be thankful that Mary Ann Loughborough had pen and paper. Her story of how she got through it is a gift that will have value for all time. I found most poignant her reaction to the cries of a mother whose child had been killed in the shelling: Still the moans from the bereaved mother came borne on the pleasant air; floating through the silvery moonlit scene -- saddening hearts that had never known sorrow; and awakening chords of sympathy in hearts that before had thrilled and suffered. Yet; "it is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all." Yes; better the tender memory of a hidden life that glows in our hearts forever; better; all will say who have known the light and consolation given from on high; when we throw ourselves before His Throne in utter wretchedness; and arise strong -- strong in the strength that never faileth -- the Lord's strength.She was twenty-six years old; a wife and mother; and writing in a cave; she taught lessons that will never lose their meaning.One little side note: Mary Ann's husband was a lawyer who did work for railroads in Arkansas after the war. He was given the right to name two stations and he named them after his and Mary Ann'sdaughters. One of the stations became the town of Hope; Arkansas; Bill Clinton's hometown.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Very Interesting Story and Remarkable HeroineBy Nancy W. PetreyThis part of the history of the Civil War was completely unknown to me; so I enjoyed reading the book. The writer was quite a heroine; and her many escapes from destruction had to be the result of God's hand. She appeared to be a devout Christian and was amazingly uncomplaining about living in a cave for so long! It was a learning experience. Living in a war zone couldn't be dull but the telling of it was repetitious and not very interesting at times. Nevertheless; I enjoyed it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Gives an idea what life could have been like in that time periodBy dugspur1Very interesting. Gives an idea what life could have been like in that time period.
