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All That We Have: A Novel
Germany’s insidious scheme draws the United States into the Great War. Peril and unease hover as Americans enlist and volunteer for the cause. But it’s the lurking risk on the home front that threatens to shatter lives.
April 1917. President Wilson reneges on his campaign promise when the United States declares war on Germany. A military draft soon follows, and tension falls over the small German-settled Minnesota town of Holmesburg.
Seventeen-year-old Melania Harvey happily moves to Minneapolis with her parents when they secure employment at a large flour mill—the location distancing her from the unwanted attention of the charming Jim Wirth. She plans to attend college soon and vows that neither the war nor a man will derail her goals.
After Congress enacts the Espionage Act, it’s not long before Minnesota’s ultra-nationalist efforts to root out the enemy press in from all sides, especially for those of German heritage. Melania and her family focus on doing their part for the war—working hard at the mill that supplies flour to the soldiers abroad, volunteering with the Red Cross, planting a Victory garden, and buying war bonds. But when Jim Wirth goes missing, they realize no one is safe, and Melania is forced to reconsider her feelings for Jim.
As 1918 brings a close to the war, a new and even more vicious enemy Spanish Influenza.
In a battle of life and death, clinging to what they hold dear may be their only hope.
If you liked Georgia Hunter's We Were the Lucky Ones, Annabelle McCormack's A Novel of WWI, or Ken Follett's The Fall of Giants, you’ll love ALL THAT WE HAVE!
Click the BUY NOW button at the top and enter the Harvey’s world today.
April 1917. President Wilson reneges on his campaign promise when the United States declares war on Germany. A military draft soon follows, and tension falls over the small German-settled Minnesota town of Holmesburg.
Seventeen-year-old Melania Harvey happily moves to Minneapolis with her parents when they secure employment at a large flour mill—the location distancing her from the unwanted attention of the charming Jim Wirth. She plans to attend college soon and vows that neither the war nor a man will derail her goals.
After Congress enacts the Espionage Act, it’s not long before Minnesota’s ultra-nationalist efforts to root out the enemy press in from all sides, especially for those of German heritage. Melania and her family focus on doing their part for the war—working hard at the mill that supplies flour to the soldiers abroad, volunteering with the Red Cross, planting a Victory garden, and buying war bonds. But when Jim Wirth goes missing, they realize no one is safe, and Melania is forced to reconsider her feelings for Jim.
As 1918 brings a close to the war, a new and even more vicious enemy Spanish Influenza.
In a battle of life and death, clinging to what they hold dear may be their only hope.
If you liked Georgia Hunter's We Were the Lucky Ones, Annabelle McCormack's A Novel of WWI, or Ken Follett's The Fall of Giants, you’ll love ALL THAT WE HAVE!
Click the BUY NOW button at the top and enter the Harvey’s world today.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
385 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 30, 2023
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
May 2, 2024
I read this book on vacation and just loved it! Being from Minnesota and growing up in the Cities I felt automatically connected to this book right away. Reading about towns that I know and have family connections to, make me feel linked to this family also the support this family shares with each other reminds me of my family’s history in the farming community! Reading about the Spanish flu in this book makes you appreciate our resources that we had access to compare to back in the early 1900’s. The struggles this family had to endure were at times heart wrenching, and yet you were so proud how they stood for what was right no matter the consequences. I am excited to read the next book to see how the Harvey’s persevere!
August 12, 2024
Wow. one if the best WWI books I have read. Shows another unwarranted fear of our citizens that develops into hostile acts towards undeserving people. Internment camps for our own, this is exactly why we cannot forget our past so it won't happen again., and it did in WWII. Also the descriptions of the Spanish flu were excellent. I am impressed with the writing, will be moving on to the next in this series. Really good book. Full of dedication, sacrifice, determination, love, life and family.
May 13, 2024
Very Good
This is a well written story of family. It takes place before, during and after WW1. Its about a German American family who experience bigotry during the war years. This reader was not aware this was a problem in our country at that time. The characters are well developed and memorable. I highly recommend.
This is a well written story of family. It takes place before, during and after WW1. Its about a German American family who experience bigotry during the war years. This reader was not aware this was a problem in our country at that time. The characters are well developed and memorable. I highly recommend.
May 18, 2024
This story takes place entirely in Minnesota during WWI. A German family, immigrants, is targeted by the population as Unamerican and possible German sympathizers. A very interesting and usually untold story.
June 22, 2024
Interesting
Well written and well researched, this book gives insight into WWI. I had not read much of this time period so it was interesting to read about.
Well written and well researched, this book gives insight into WWI. I had not read much of this time period so it was interesting to read about.
November 8, 2024
Gave up at 40%. Felt simple.
June 1, 2025
I’d give it a 4.5 interesting aspect of our country at war that is not often addressed
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