Remembering Redbank

by Jack Coleman

Remembering Redbank is a coming of age novel that is certain to capture the hearts of young and old alike. In these pages you will become aquainted with some close friends from the high school class of 1952 and walk with them throgh the best of times and the worst of times. You will read about the local soda fountain, a winning football team, the senior prom and an old car named Lizzy. Certainly these things represent the best of times. But then suddenly the worst of times are also experienced: a murder, an accusation, a prison cell and a verdict. Yonng lives are forever changed as the storm clouds roll in. This book will captivate your heart as these fictional friends quickly become your personal friends when you travel back in time with them to a small town in Virginia and find yourself Remembering Redbank.

130 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2012

About the author

JACK COLEMAN has pursued many careers in his lifetime. Born and raised in the picturesque town of Lewisburg, West Virginia, he studied at Greenbrier Military Institute and the University of West Virginia. Upon completing his education, Jack enlisted in the United States Army and served for three years in military intelligence. When his tour of duty in Germany ended, he exchanged his uniform to work as a civilian in the intelligence field for an additional twenty years, including four years in Australia. Jack then retired from government service to go into the service of the Lord. He and his wife founded a large non-denominational church in Laurel, Maryland and pastored The Tabernacle for the following twenty years. The church became recognized around the world as an International Christian Center and the international leadership conferences that were held there attracted delegates from many nations. Recognizing the call upon their lives to world missions, Jack and Jean resigned from the church and began traveling internationally, preaching the gospel on every continent. They currently take several trips abroad every year sharing in churches, Bible schools and conferences. Their hearts have been particularly joined to the nations of India, Peru and Niger. Jack now resides with his wife in Knoxville, Tennessee where he has added the title of author to his career resume. His first novel "Remembering Redbank" is currently available in both paperback and digital copies.

Reviews

[Steven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coming of age novels usually leaves a reader with a deep feeling of having relived a period of time long forgotten, yet wonderfully remembered as turning points to adulthood. Jack Coleman’s Remembering Redbank is a remarkable work that will stir the heart of any age. It is the story of Jack White and his friends and their last years of high school in the small Virginia town of Redbank. It will be the best of times as Jack and his friend, Jack Algood, try out for the football team. They will find themselves key players on a team that will make state history very soon. It is a time of love as Jack White meets the new girl in town, Barbara James, and falls head over heels. The other Jack is smitten by Anne Adams, who’s father is the prestigious doctor in town. Little do they know where this romance will lead. The reader will be entertained as Jack and his friends meet at the local soda fountain to chat and hatch out plans for summer break. One project turns a rusty old 1928 Model A Ford into what will become an icon for the Redbank High football team in the years to come. But alas, the best of times will become the worst of times as Jack and his friends must experience the specter of murder, accusation, and possible prison sentence. Jack White and his friends’ lives are changed forever as the worst of times settles in like a dark menacing thunderstorm. Jack Coleman has penned a remarkable coming of age novel that will warm your heart and keep you on the edge of your seat as his young characters take you through their final years of high school. This is a must read for those who enjoy remembering times past.

[Marren · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoy reading about the way Jack matured into a man. The easy writing style made it an interesting read about dating, guns, murder, transformation,separation, truth, justice etc etc. Usually when the above words are included in a novel, it may turn the rythmn of the story in a dark/horrific way. However, the writer so how managed to keep the story uplifting and inspirational.

[Jean Coleman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is really an excellent short novel. Older people will enjoy it because of the nostalgia and younger people will identify with the main characters. A very interesting ending to this book with some interesting twists and turns in the plot.