What do you think?
Rate this book
Not Too Far To Have Never Been
This suspenseful story, wrapped in romance, takes the reader from the tragedies of Vietnam to the sunny beaches of romantic Catalina Island. At the heart of the story is a love that spanned decades and illuminated the challenges that defined a generation. While Lefebvre's novel pivots around the Vietnam conflict of the '60s, it is neither a book about politics nor war.
In the present day, a forensic investigation threatens to undermine a prestigious family's military legacy as well as the sanity of the lead investigator, Captain Melanie Clarke. A cast of characters, all grappling with their own or a loved one's despair over events of the past, come together as mysteries of lost love and mistaken identity unravel. As the pieces fall into place, everyone, including the reader, is in for a shocking discovery.
"Lefebvre's impeccably researched, grippingly told story is a richly drawn and thought-provoking work that weaves its way through the suspense."
About the Lefebvre, Political Scientist, Educator
Lefebvre presents another major literary work. This time, in his first work of fiction, he finds inspiration in historical events. Gil and his wife, Marcia, live in Lake Arrowhead, California.
In the present day, a forensic investigation threatens to undermine a prestigious family's military legacy as well as the sanity of the lead investigator, Captain Melanie Clarke. A cast of characters, all grappling with their own or a loved one's despair over events of the past, come together as mysteries of lost love and mistaken identity unravel. As the pieces fall into place, everyone, including the reader, is in for a shocking discovery.
"Lefebvre's impeccably researched, grippingly told story is a richly drawn and thought-provoking work that weaves its way through the suspense."
About the Lefebvre, Political Scientist, Educator
Lefebvre presents another major literary work. This time, in his first work of fiction, he finds inspiration in historical events. Gil and his wife, Marcia, live in Lake Arrowhead, California.
263 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 21, 2010
2 people are currently reading
59 people want to read
About the author
Gil Lefebvre
5 books1 followerGil is a product of the Southern California lifestyle. Most of his youth was spent at his family's popular baseball camp on Catalina Island.
Gil was drafted out of high school with the Oakland Baseball Organization and later traded to the Angels. It became a short baseball career as life was interrupted by the ongoing Vietnam conflict. After fulfilling his obligations in the U.S. Army, he continued his education.
He has worked a variety of jobs, but serving as a cook at the famous Biltmore Hotel during the 1960 National Democratic Convention, allowed him to come in contact with a variety of important political celebrities. Meeting impressive figures such as John and Bobby Kennedy influenced him to achieve a BA degree in political science and then continue on to Western State School of Law. He later became an advisor to two major political campaigns.
As newly weds in 1969, Gil and his wife Marcia sailed around the world. The visit of over twenty-nine countries gave him profound incites to world issues. After working in a family law firm he became drawn in another direction, this time as a public educator. He went on to receive many distinguished awards for his innovative style of teaching.
Lefebvre began his professional writing career with commentaries, essays and poems. The most prominent of his published books are: The Making of a Hitter, Unto Caesar Unto God and now his first fiction, Not Too Far To Have Never Been.
Lefebvre has just released his new book CATALINA SUMMER. It illuminates the CATALINA splendor from the perspective of the legendary LEFEBVRE CATALINA BASEBALL CAMP, where, through humor and drama thousands of Southern Californian boys in the '50s and '60s found passage to manhood.
Gil feels truly blessed. He has been a man for all seasons, from cook to professional athlete, from Veteran to politics and law, on to educator and now an accomplished writer.
Gil was drafted out of high school with the Oakland Baseball Organization and later traded to the Angels. It became a short baseball career as life was interrupted by the ongoing Vietnam conflict. After fulfilling his obligations in the U.S. Army, he continued his education.
He has worked a variety of jobs, but serving as a cook at the famous Biltmore Hotel during the 1960 National Democratic Convention, allowed him to come in contact with a variety of important political celebrities. Meeting impressive figures such as John and Bobby Kennedy influenced him to achieve a BA degree in political science and then continue on to Western State School of Law. He later became an advisor to two major political campaigns.
As newly weds in 1969, Gil and his wife Marcia sailed around the world. The visit of over twenty-nine countries gave him profound incites to world issues. After working in a family law firm he became drawn in another direction, this time as a public educator. He went on to receive many distinguished awards for his innovative style of teaching.
Lefebvre began his professional writing career with commentaries, essays and poems. The most prominent of his published books are: The Making of a Hitter, Unto Caesar Unto God and now his first fiction, Not Too Far To Have Never Been.
Lefebvre has just released his new book CATALINA SUMMER. It illuminates the CATALINA splendor from the perspective of the legendary LEFEBVRE CATALINA BASEBALL CAMP, where, through humor and drama thousands of Southern Californian boys in the '50s and '60s found passage to manhood.
Gil feels truly blessed. He has been a man for all seasons, from cook to professional athlete, from Veteran to politics and law, on to educator and now an accomplished writer.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews
August 9, 2016
Gil is an enchanting storyteller, and this book will capture the hearts of a very wide audience. If you have an interest in the Vietnam War or Catalina Island, even more so. But an interest in riveting storytelling that bridges war, romance and adventure is really the only prerequisite.
November 23, 2015
I really liked the references to Catalina. The book had some good moments. However, there was a conflict with the author being male and the main character being female. Often, writers don't have these glaring conflicts. However, things that would have been important to a female (i.e. birth of a grandchild or marriage of a daughter) were glossed over. Almost, like it hadn't happened at all. I do not know any female that would let that go into the background of their life. So, while it was a cute read with valid moments it wasn't plausible.
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews