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Jimmy Propfield joined the army for two reasons: to get out of Mobile, Alabama, with his best friends Hank and Billy and to forget his high school sweetheart, Claire.
Life in the Philippines seems like paradise–until the morning of December 8, 1941, when news comes from Manila: the Japanese have bombed Pearl Harbor. Within hours, the teenage friends are plunged into war as Japanese warplanes attack Luzon, beginning a battle for control of the Pacific Theater that will culminate with a last stand on the Bataan Peninsula and end with the largest surrender of American troops in history.
What follows will become known as one of the worst atrocities in modern warfare: the Bataan Death March. With no hope of rescue, the three friends vow to make it back home together. But the ordeal is only the beginning of their nearly four-year fight to survive.
Inspired by true stories, The Long March Home is a gripping coming-of-age tale of friendship, sacrifice, and the power of unrelenting hope.
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Jimmy Propfield joined the army for two reasons: to get out of Mobile, Alabama, with his best friends Hank and Billy and to forget his high school sweetheart, Claire.
Life in the Philippines seems like paradise–until the morning of December 8, 1941, when news comes from Manila: the Japanese have bombed Pearl Harbor. Within hours, the teenage friends are plunged into war as Japanese warplanes attack Luzon, beginning a battle for control of the Pacific Theater that will culminate with a last stand on the Bataan Peninsula and end with the largest surrender of American troops in history.
What follows will become known as one of the worst atrocities in modern warfare: the Bataan Death March. With no hope of rescue, the three friends vow to make it back home together. But the ordeal is only the beginning of their nearly four-year fight to survive.
Inspired by true stories, The Long March Home is a gripping coming-of-age tale of friendship, sacrifice, and the power of unrelenting hope.
Enter here: https://toscalee.com/goodreads-giveaw...
THE LONG MARCH HOME available now!
Wow, I can’t believe it’s been four years since my last book release. My co-author, Marcus Brotherton, and I worked a total of twelve years on this story, writing and rewriting, wanting to get it right and do this chapter of history justice. And now we are so excited to bring it to you.
And so… are you ready to go back in time to a simpler era as three best friends grow up in Alabama… and then cross the ocean to journey with the too-oft unsung WWII heroes of Bataan?
Grab a beverage and settle into your favorite reading nook because we’ve got quite the story for you.
“[A] tour de force.”
-Publishers Weekly starred review
“An unforgettable coming-of-age novel… an important and masterful book.”
-Historical Novel Society
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Inspired by true stories, The Long March Home: A World War II Novel of the Pacific is a gripping coming-of-age tale of friendship, sacrifice, and the power of unrelenting hope.
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The Long March Home Recipe Book
When I write books, I love the research. And I research everything--from the setting to the night sky that time of year—or that very date in time—to clothing, weather, culture, patterns of speech, and all the things. I especially love to research food (which is my love language: ).
During the writing of this book, I was so fortunate to have the help of a friend who not only lives in Alabama near her mother (who remembers everything about the area and shared valuable details about Mobile, Alabama, the high school, jubilees, and some local favorite foods. She even gave me her mom's easy-to-make recipe for an item mentioned in The Long March Home: A World War II Novel of the Pacific: Chocolate Gravy. Now, I live in Nebraska and had never heard of this before (have you?) Find Sue's recipe from her church cookbook below to serve on your favorite biscuits as well as some other wonderful recipes for items in this book!
Sue’s Chocolate Gravy
1 c. sugar
2 T flour
1 T cocoa
1 c. milk
1 T butter
1/2 t vanilla flavoring
Stir first three ingredients with wire whisk. Add milk and stir. Cook in microwave. Stir with wire whisk several times. When thick, add butter and vanilla. Serve over biscuits.
Here are a few other foods mentioned in The Long March Home—sometimes longingly—with links to recipes to make them!
Pandesal https://www.foxyfolksy.com/pandesal-r...
Empanadas https://www.lecremedelacrumb.com/easy...
Banana Pudding https://addapinch.com/southern-banana...
Red-Eye Gravy https://www.thespruceeats.com/red-eye...
Hot Water Cornbread https://grandbaby-cakes.com/hot-water...
Hot Jowl and Black Eyed Peas https://healthylittlepeach.com/cozy-p...
Ensaymada https://delishably.com/baked-goods/Ho...
Crab-Stuffed Flounder https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/199...
Chicken Adobo https://themodernproper.com/chicken-a...
Parker House Rolls https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/b...
Blackberry Cobbler https://thecozycook.com/blackberry-co...
Chicken divan https://servingupsouthern.com/vintage...
Siopao https://www.hungryhuy.com/siopao-asado/
Sweet Potato Pie https://addapinch.com/southern-sweet-...
Peach Ice Cream https://houseofnasheats.com/old-fashi...
During the writing of this book, I was so fortunate to have the help of a friend who not only lives in Alabama near her mother (who remembers everything about the area and shared valuable details about Mobile, Alabama, the high school, jubilees, and some local favorite foods. She even gave me her mom's easy-to-make recipe for an item mentioned in The Long March Home: A World War II Novel of the Pacific: Chocolate Gravy. Now, I live in Nebraska and had never heard of this before (have you?) Find Sue's recipe from her church cookbook below to serve on your favorite biscuits as well as some other wonderful recipes for items in this book!
Sue’s Chocolate Gravy
1 c. sugar
2 T flour
1 T cocoa
1 c. milk
1 T butter
1/2 t vanilla flavoring
Stir first three ingredients with wire whisk. Add milk and stir. Cook in microwave. Stir with wire whisk several times. When thick, add butter and vanilla. Serve over biscuits.
Here are a few other foods mentioned in The Long March Home—sometimes longingly—with links to recipes to make them!
Pandesal https://www.foxyfolksy.com/pandesal-r...
Empanadas https://www.lecremedelacrumb.com/easy...
Banana Pudding https://addapinch.com/southern-banana...
Red-Eye Gravy https://www.thespruceeats.com/red-eye...
Hot Water Cornbread https://grandbaby-cakes.com/hot-water...
Hot Jowl and Black Eyed Peas https://healthylittlepeach.com/cozy-p...
Ensaymada https://delishably.com/baked-goods/Ho...
Crab-Stuffed Flounder https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/199...
Chicken Adobo https://themodernproper.com/chicken-a...
Parker House Rolls https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/b...
Blackberry Cobbler https://thecozycook.com/blackberry-co...
Chicken divan https://servingupsouthern.com/vintage...
Siopao https://www.hungryhuy.com/siopao-asado/
Sweet Potato Pie https://addapinch.com/southern-sweet-...
Peach Ice Cream https://houseofnasheats.com/old-fashi...
GIVEAWAY Alert!! Win The Long March Home!
Enter for a chance to win one of 25 paperback copies of The Long March Home: A World War II Novel of the Pacific by Marcus Brotherton and Tosca Lee.
ENTER HERE: https://toscalee.com/goodreads-giveaw...
Jimmy Propfield joined the army for two reasons: to get out of Mobile, Alabama, with his best friends Hank and Billy and to forget his high school sweetheart, Claire.
Life in the Philippines seems like paradise--until the morning of December 8, 1941, when news comes from Manila: the Japanese have bombed Pearl Harbor. Within hours, the teenage friends are plunged into war as Japanese warplanes attack Luzon, beginning a battle for control of the Pacific Theater that will culminate with a last stand on the Bataan Peninsula and end with the largest surrender of American troops in history.
What follows will become known as one of the worst atrocities in modern warfare: the Bataan Death March. With no hope of rescue, the three friends vow to make it back home together. But the ordeal is only the beginning of their nearly four-year fight to survive.
Inspired by true stories, The Long March Home: A World War II Novel of the Pacific is a gripping coming-of-age tale of friendship, sacrifice, and the power of unrelenting hope
The giveaway closes on October 9, 2023.
ENTER HERE: https://toscalee.com/goodreads-giveaw...
Jimmy Propfield joined the army for two reasons: to get out of Mobile, Alabama, with his best friends Hank and Billy and to forget his high school sweetheart, Claire.
Life in the Philippines seems like paradise--until the morning of December 8, 1941, when news comes from Manila: the Japanese have bombed Pearl Harbor. Within hours, the teenage friends are plunged into war as Japanese warplanes attack Luzon, beginning a battle for control of the Pacific Theater that will culminate with a last stand on the Bataan Peninsula and end with the largest surrender of American troops in history.
What follows will become known as one of the worst atrocities in modern warfare: the Bataan Death March. With no hope of rescue, the three friends vow to make it back home together. But the ordeal is only the beginning of their nearly four-year fight to survive.
Inspired by true stories, The Long March Home: A World War II Novel of the Pacific is a gripping coming-of-age tale of friendship, sacrifice, and the power of unrelenting hope
The giveaway closes on October 9, 2023.
THE LONG MARCH HOME PAPERBACK OUT NOW!
The Long March Home: A World War II Novel of the Pacificis out in paperback, and I have a gift for you! Purchase a copy from any retailer in any format, and you'll receive the secret Epilogue not printed in the book. Scroll down for details!
"A must-read literary triumph."
-Booklist starred review
Jimmy Propfield joined the army for two reasons: to get out of Mobile, Alabama, with his best friends Hank and Billy and to forget his high school sweetheart, Claire.
Life in the Philippines seems like paradise—until the morning of December 8, 1941, when news comes from Manila: Imperial Japan has bombed Pearl Harbor. Within hours, the teenage friends are plunged into war as enemy warplanes attack Luzon, beginning a battle for control of the Pacific Theater that will culminate with a last stand on the Bataan Peninsula and end with the largest surrender of American troops in history.
What follows will become known as one of the worst atrocities in modern warfare: the Bataan Death March. With no hope of rescue, the three friends vow to make it back home together. But the ordeal is only the beginning of their nearly four-year fight to survive.
Inspired by true stories, The Long March Home: A World War II Novel of the Pacific is a gripping coming-of-age tale of friendship, sacrifice, and the power of unrelenting hope.
Get your copy from your favorite bookstore!
Get the Epilogue
Find out what happens after the final page. Just click the link below and fill out the quick form with your receipt number to receive the Epilogue FREE!
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"A must-read literary triumph."
-Booklist starred review
Jimmy Propfield joined the army for two reasons: to get out of Mobile, Alabama, with his best friends Hank and Billy and to forget his high school sweetheart, Claire.
Life in the Philippines seems like paradise—until the morning of December 8, 1941, when news comes from Manila: Imperial Japan has bombed Pearl Harbor. Within hours, the teenage friends are plunged into war as enemy warplanes attack Luzon, beginning a battle for control of the Pacific Theater that will culminate with a last stand on the Bataan Peninsula and end with the largest surrender of American troops in history.
What follows will become known as one of the worst atrocities in modern warfare: the Bataan Death March. With no hope of rescue, the three friends vow to make it back home together. But the ordeal is only the beginning of their nearly four-year fight to survive.
Inspired by true stories, The Long March Home: A World War II Novel of the Pacific is a gripping coming-of-age tale of friendship, sacrifice, and the power of unrelenting hope.
Get your copy from your favorite bookstore!
Get the Epilogue
Find out what happens after the final page. Just click the link below and fill out the quick form with your receipt number to receive the Epilogue FREE!
https://forms.gle/vEoVouqpJp1EZMkG8
In Honor of Veterans
In honor of veterans, The Long March Home: A World War II Novel of the Pacific hardcovers are only $12 with free shipping from Baker Book House. This special runs through November 14th. We hope you find yourself engrossed in this tale of hope, courage, friendship, and the true stories that inspired it. Link for this great deal: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/4...
Gifting a copy of this book? Drop Cindy an email at cindy@toscalee.com to request a free bookplate signed by Marcus and me.
Gifting a copy of this book? Drop Cindy an email at cindy@toscalee.com to request a free bookplate signed by Marcus and me.
Long March Home Named 2025 One Book One Nebraska
The Long March Home has been named as the 2025 selection for One Book One Nebraska. The selection was announced at the Nebraska Celebration of Books on October 12.
The One Book One Nebraska reading program is sponsored by the Nebraska Center for the Book, Humanities Nebraska, and the Nebraska Library Commission. It encourages Nebraskans across the state to read and discuss the same book, chosen from books written by Nebraska authors or that have a Nebraska theme or setting. A Nebraska Center for the Book committee selected three finalists from a list of nineteen titles nominated by Nebraskans. Nebraska Center for the Book board members voted on the 2025 selection. The other two finalists were My Nebraska: The Good, the Bad, and the Husker by Roger Welsch and The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles.
The Long March Home, by Marcus Brotherton and Nebraska author Tosca Lee, was inspired by true stories.
About the book:
Jimmy Propfield joined the army for two reasons: to get out of Mobile, Alabama, with his best friends Hank and Billy and to forget his high school sweetheart, Claire.
Life in the Philippines seems like paradise—until the morning of December 8, 1941, when news comes from Manila: the Japanese have bombed Pearl Harbor. Within hours, the teenage friends are plunged into war as Japanese warplanes attack Luzon, beginning a battle for control of the Pacific Theater that will culminate with a last stand on the Bataan Peninsula and end with the largest surrender of American troops in history.
What follows will become known as one of the worst atrocities in modern warfare: the Bataan Death March. With no hope of rescue, the three friends vow to make it back home together. But the ordeal is only the beginning of their nearly four-year fight to survive.
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"A tour de force."--Publishers Weekly starred review
"A must-read literary triumph."--Booklist starred review
GET YOUR COPY: https://toscalee.com/product/the-long...
Jimmy Propfield joined the army for two reasons: to get out of Mobile, Alabama, with his best friends Hank and Billy and to forget his high school sweetheart, Claire.
Life in the Philippines seems like paradise–until the morning of December 8, 1941, when news comes from Manila: Imperial Japan has bombed Pearl Harbor. Within hours, the teenage friends are plunged into war as enemy warplanes attack Luzon, beginning a battle for control of the Pacific Theater that will culminate with a last stand on the Bataan Peninsula and end with the largest surrender of American troops in history.
What follows will become known as one of the worst atrocities in modern warfare: the Bataan Death March. With no hope of rescue, the three friends vow to make it back home together. But the ordeal is only the beginning of their nearly four-year fight to survive.
Inspired by true stories, The Long March Home is a gripping coming-of-age tale of friendship, sacrifice, and the power of unrelenting hope.
"A tour de force."--Publishers Weekly starred review
"A must-read literary triumph."--Booklist starred review
GET YOUR COPY: https://toscalee.com/product/the-long...
Jimmy Propfield joined the army for two reasons: to get out of Mobile, Alabama, with his best friends Hank and Billy and to forget his high school sweetheart, Claire.
Life in the Philippines seems like paradise–until the morning of December 8, 1941, when news comes from Manila: Imperial Japan has bombed Pearl Harbor. Within hours, the teenage friends are plunged into war as enemy warplanes attack Luzon, beginning a battle for control of the Pacific Theater that will culminate with a last stand on the Bataan Peninsula and end with the largest surrender of American troops in history.
What follows will become known as one of the worst atrocities in modern warfare: the Bataan Death March. With no hope of rescue, the three friends vow to make it back home together. But the ordeal is only the beginning of their nearly four-year fight to survive.
Inspired by true stories, The Long March Home is a gripping coming-of-age tale of friendship, sacrifice, and the power of unrelenting hope.
