James Edward Howell Jr. stirs up memories of his childhood in his memoir
And the Sun Rose on Another Day
, a reminder of God's influence in our lives and the power of friends.
Howell's book is a testament to strength and to how a ten-year-old boy can overcome the death of a father. He paints a picture of what his dad and grandpa were like before acknowledging their deaths. Life continues as he discovers two potential mentors-a cousin and a brother-in-law-and the power of family. Obstacles in life fade as he places emphasis on his faith.
There's humor in tales of childish misadventures as well as stories of coping, the power of family love, and how Howell's family helped him become a man.
Howell gives readers a snapshot of life during the Great Depression and what it was like to grow up during the beginning of World War II.
Throughout it all, there has been one constant in his life: that God has always watched over him. That doesn't mean Howell won't have his challenges, but it means he's never alone.