by Debra Tash
I looked up at Jason again, smiled even as tears started to wet my cheeks. I could picture him in a meadow with my mother and father, Vera and her first husband, even Dr. Andrews, all young again, all waiting for me to join them to watch the spring sunset. I thought about that meadow a lot, especially near sunset on the ranch, a cold beer bottle in my hand as I sat out on the porch. One day they’d be calling me…and one day I’d come home.
I felt someone brush aside my hair, the touch of the back of a hand resting lightly against my cheek. “Jason,” I whispered, eyes squeezed shut.
“Rib, you okay?”
I forced a smile, wiped away the tears with a gloved hand, raised my chin, and faced my sister. “Just fine.”
“We were going to surprise you. David, the kids and me. At the airport. We were going to tell you we bought the property next to your ranch.”
My mouth dropped open.
“It’s the perfect place to write my history of those times,” David said as he came up behind his wife. “With your help.”
“You mind?”
“No, Tina, don’t mind at all.” I gave her a long, heartfelt hug, burying my face against her shoulder.
“Ladies,” David said, pointing to the press, this time staying a respectful distance away. “It’s time.”
“That it is.” I let go of my sister.
Tina looked at me a moment. “You sure you’re okay?”
“Perfect,” I assured her, trying hard to keep more tears from falling. We would be seen by the entire nation, as the next president of the United States was sworn into office. It hadn’t been easy, but it had been worth all the sacrifice to answer the Last Call and stand strong for this American ground.
ABOUT DEBRA TASH
Debra Tash is an award winning American author, journalist and accomplished speaker. Her books have won multiple awards and been sold nationwide.
Debra was born in Los Angeles where she honed her writing skills through various creative outlets including painting, with a few of her pieces touring internationally in Japan.
She also worked as a Docent at the world renowned Getty Museum and Getty Villa where she gave tours and spoke on historical figures and art.
She gets her inspiration from current and past events, focusing on positive morals and uplifting themes. Her most recent book “Last Call America” focuses on the not so distant future and takes the current American political climate to a chilling collusion. From columnist Rich Eber’s review: “Last call America is a page turner…the pay-off is a thought provoking book which is well worth spending the time to read.”
Debra served as Editor in Chief of Citizens Journal, a Ventura County based online news site that covers current and breaking news in the Ventura and Los Angeles County.
She has given lectures for such organizations as the DAR, The American Associated of University Women and the Southern California Federated Women’s Club.
You can visit Debra at the following pages…
Website http://debratash.com
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Contents
PART 1: HARDSHIP
CHAPTER 1
CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 3
CHAPTER 4
CHAPTER 5
CHAPTER 6
CHAPTER 7
CHAPTER 8
PART 2: REVOLUTION
CHAPTER 9
CHAPTER 10
CHAPTER 11
CHAPTER 12
CHAPTER 13
CHAPTER 14
CHAPTER 15
CHAPTER 16
CHAPTER 17
CHAPTER 18
CHAPTER 19
CHAPTER 20
CHAPTER 21
CHAPTER 22
CHAPTER 23
CHAPTER 24
PART 3: SIEGE
CHAPTER 25
CHAPTER 26
CHAPTER 27
CHAPTER 28
CHAPTER 29
CHAPTER 30
CHAPTER 31
EPILOGUE
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