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Title: Benjamin's Field: Rescue
Subtitle: Benjamin's Field Trilogy, Book 1
Author: J. J. Knights
Narrator: Maria C. Makis
Format: Unabridged
Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins
Language: English
Release date: 11-27-17
Publisher: James J. Knights
Genres: Fiction, Historical
Publisher's Summary:
Forward written by retired astronaut Jay Apt, PhD, veteran of four space shuttle missions.
Benjamin's Field: Rescue has been awarded a five-star review by the literary site 'Reader's Favorite' (readersfavorite.com).
The year is 1918 and the world is mired in the 'Great War.' Benjamin Kyner, a poor farmer from rural Pennsylvania who is reeling from a father's worst nightmare, discovers his son's fiancé, Eleanor, has given birth to their disabled child and has been disowned by her parents. Amid the turmoil of war and a world ravaged by the worst epidemic since the Black Plague, Benjamin finds himself crippled by his own self-doubt as he struggles with the overwhelming implications of accepting Eleanor and his disabled grandchild. If he fails, he will lose his last remaining chance at happiness. Fighting for Eleanor are Father James Templeman, who, torn between his humanity and his Church, is struggling with a tragic secret, and Randy Bridgewater, a playboy-turned-fighter pilot, who is sinking into the depths of alcoholism as he fights his own demons of guilt. In the background is Hiram Bolt, Benjamin's gentle farmhand, descended from slaves, who strives to hold them all together in a world that has seen far too much pain and suffering.
The "Benjamin's Field" trilogy follows a family over the course of 60 years through war, peace, triumph, tragedy, heartbreak, and final happiness from the viewpoint of its youngest member, Jeremy Kyner. More a philosophical treatment of the human condition than a mere fictional story, the "Benjamin's Field" trilogy is an interwoven tapestry of parables that explore various aspects of human existence, such as the role of family loyalty versus individual need, personal liberty and how it relates to society's demands, religious prejudice, racism, intolerance, the role of charity, and the overwhelming need for humans to forgive one another.
Members Reviews:
A book to not put down and whets you appetite for the next two in the trilogy.
This is a book you can' t put down. And after you read the second and third book in the Trilogy you want MORE. The author knows how to involve the reader in meeting and relating to the characters in his books. The characters in the books become like family and neighbors just down the road. A must read.
So-So
Quite wordy with lots of descriptions, making the story rather slow. But it was interesting. Probably I won't find out how, or who pays for, Jeremy's foot surgery because it's not something I wish to read more of.
Knights put great effort into character development
The Benjaminâs Field trilogy by JJ Knights is not only a very compelling and entertaining story, it is a history lesson as well. Knights obviously conducted meticulous research to achieve a high degree of authenticity, from his fascinating descriptions of WWII dogfights, to interesting historical information regarding the Shrinerâs, and the Civil Air Patrol. Knights put great effort into character development, and the plot, with its many surprising twists, made it difficult to put the books down. Benjaminâs Field is an inspirational read that will appeal to both younger and older readers.
Three Stars
An interesting easy read but not a barn buster
Five Stars
good read. easy to read, interesting plot and characters.
