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Soapstone Saga by Roy Beasley Soapstone is a place, a very special place… It is a hill in Fosterville, Tennessee, the second highest in the vicinity. For sport, many people climbed it every year. Civil War battles were fought on and around it. The area was used as a training ground for WWII soldiers. Crops were grown there, and from it, one could take in a breath-taking view. Soapstone Saga is the true story of the lives of a young boy, Toy Beasley, Jr., his family, and the many wonderfully unique individuals who lived, worked, and worshiped in the area of Soapstone Hill during the Great Depression and World War II. Fosterville may seem like just a tiny spot on the map to most, but to a curious young boy, it was an exciting place to be. You could call it an autobiography, but it is so much more than that. It is a tribute to those individuals called by |
| NBC anchorman Tom Brokaw the "Greatest Generation". Those who lived during the 30's and 40's suffered many hardships and dealt with poverty and war. On top of this, they still had to deal with the troubles of life we all deal with - mistakes are made, lessons are learned, children grow up, and people pass on. But this all only made them stronger. No matter how difficult, they faced life head-on-they had no choice. Their faith, love, and friendships got them through, and this is why they truly were the "Greatest Generation". Sometimes Saga is their story. | |
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