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Where I Stood
A French-Canadian youth arrives on the doorstep of adulthood in the midst of the second World War. René Ouellette must decide what sort of person he wants to be in a culture at odds with the rest of the country and under a strong sense of duty implanted by his church tradition. Duty will take him away from his home, but it may also show him a path to a new one. Where I Stood is a coming of age story that deals with duty, sacrificing for the truth, and standing against the tide of public opinion.
97 pages, Paperback
Published May 12, 2024
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July 5, 2024
A pleasant story. Erb's language is robust at a minimum, and his metaphors are fresh. I found myself drawn to the main character and to the ethical drama in which he finds himself.
August 8, 2024
This was a thought-provoking yet enjoyable read with many wonderful lines to be savored.
October 28, 2025
Beautiful, contemplative story and writing style.
August 9, 2024
I enjoyed the real-life dilemma of peace keeping shared in a contemplative, original way. I also love the realistic ending.
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