Laurie Daniel

“Though he risked his life, Ransone sat down to pull off the galoshes, which he tossed aside as he regained his feet. There was little to commend the leather soles of his combat boots over the rubber soles of the galoshes, but he had given up all other options. He struggled on until lack of sleep”
― Eric Hammel, Chosin: Heroic Ordeal of the Korean War

“dispersal of important plants following attacks upon vital points was undertaken.” The dispersal of the German bearings industry was”
― Martin Caidin, Black Thursday: The Story of the Schweinfurt Raid

“right price they can produce college diplomas, birth certificates, marriage licenses, court orders, car titles, eviction notices, driver’s licenses, credit histories—there’s no limit to their mischief. Some of what they do is illegal and some is not. They brazenly advertise on the Internet, along with an astonishing number of competitors, but claim to be careful about whom they work for.”
― John Grisham, The Racketeer

“the kitchen, his eyes bright with excitement. “I’ve been drafted.” At the sink, Mutti abruptly dropped her sponge and stared at him. Her mouth opened, then closed without a sound. I didn’t understand”
― Annette Oppenlander, Everything We Lose: A Civil War Novel of Hope, Courage and Redemption