Time Passed

by Robert Barlow Jr.

Experience the heart-wrenching stories of three soldiers whose harrowing struggles in the Vietnam War left them forever changed. Despite being nothing more than statistical casualties in the eyes of Washington politicians, the stories of Daniel Gardner, Phillip Russ, and Benjamin Simms will grip readers' hearts with the physical and mental battles that haunted them for decades.

Time Passed is not your typical Vietnam War story. Instead, it takes readers on a journey of loss and longing, offering hope for healing and redemption. Readers will discover the incredible tale of how an otherworldly event brought these soldiers peace and closure - an event that also honors the thousands whose bodies never came home and remain missing.

This poignant novel is a captivating account of the emotional toll experienced by many who served in the Vietnam War. The characters' stories are sure to resonate with readers, leaving them yearning for a resolution long after they have turned the final page.

233 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 28, 2016

About the author

Robert graduated from Murray State University, where he also met his wife, with a bachelor’s degree in occupational safety & health. Following graduation, he moved to Tennessee and had a long career in his chosen profession. He also served 27 years in the Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserves, wearing the Army’s Armor insignia, before retiring from the military in 2016.

Reviews

[Heather Barksdale · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Time Passed” introduces 3 men who all served in Vietnams as part of missions involving Huey helicopters. Each of the men suffers terribly when they are shot down- both physically and mentally.

Overall, I found this story to be very realistic and gut-wrenching at times. This is not a happy-go-lucky book, but per the content it’s not unexpected. It has some truly brutal and graphic scenes and does not shy away from the worst of humanity. There were two particularly brutal scenes that made me tear up and truly feel for the men on the pages. The book is told in two main portions. The full blog post can be found at heatherlbarksdale.com

I received a copy of this story in exchange of a fair and honest review.

[Lovely Loveday · Rating 4 out of 5]

Time Passed was a quick read for me because I was so drawn in from the first page. This novel has the perfect combination of  spine chilling suspense and thrilling action packed scenes. Barlow's writing style will take your emotions on a roller coaster ride with each page you read making this an unforgettable read.  Time Passed gives you a vivid and realistic story as you go into the jungle with these men, experiencing all their losses and struggles. A truly captivating read.

[Lisa Paradis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to admit, this book is not in my usual genre, so I had low expectations that I would enjoy it. I couldn't have been more wrong! This book has become one of my all time favorite reads. The book is about 3 Vietnam Vets, their experiences while at war, and how they affected them when they returned home. You are brought into the jungle with these men, experiencing all their losses and struggles . It is a gut wrenching read, that covers decades of suffering of these men and the people they love. In the end, the 3 men are brought together and are able to start healing some 30 yrs after the war.

[Connie · Rating 4 out of 5]

FTC Disclosure: I received this book free from Goodreads hoping I would review it.