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Charles
Leewright's New Book - Rayben
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Rayben is an epic tale of one family’s struggle to remain apart from the war, piecing together a life in between death, loss, violence, and tragedy. Rayben’s greatest wish is to grant his family happiness and peace through exacting vengeance on the man responsible for turning his home to ashes. But as his prospects start improving, can he release his mental anguish and embrace a new life? Or will his rage be responsible for turning what’s left of his family to ashes? Author Charles W. Leewright grew up in rural Hughes County Oklahoma. He graduated from Moss School in 1953. At an early age, he enjoyed reading and writing short stories. After retirement, he began seriously pursuing his dream of writing. He enjoys American history, especially the Civil War era. While doing research for Rayben, he visited the area mentioned in this story, from southwestern Missouri to Madison County, Arkansas, including the Pea Ridge Civil War Battlefield. He and his wife, Mary Elizabeth, live in Holdenville, Oklahoma, where they enjoy spending time with their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. |
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June 18 -19, 2010
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Clarence
Rayben lost his son to the war, and now bushwhackers are coming for
his home. Clarence; his wife, Anna; and teen-age daughter, Willie,
walk through a snowstorm in the rugged mountains of Northwestern
Arkansas, carrying a few salvaged belongings on their backs. Rayben
is a strong, uneducated man who usually depends on his strength to
solve his problems, but now, physical strength is not enough. Anna
is small and has little strength to offer, but her faith in God
gives peace and contentment to her family as they endure the
tragedy—until her frail body is overtaken with sickness. It is up to
Rayben to find a safe haven for his daughter and ill wife in the
war-torn South before it’s too late.