LOG LINE June 25 It’s the 1940s, WWII, a New England farm boy comes of age during the war, shouldering men’s work amid the blackouts, the rationing, the fears and patriotism only to see his world irrevocably changed as the great post war boom of the 1950s claims his family farm casting him adrift

Memoir

Douglas, a New England farm boy overhears his grandmother saying that the Japanese may win. His father and hired hands are rushing into the service. He finds that he must grow to an obliged maturity quickly to keep the family farm from failing.

The war ends but the post-war boom forces small farms to "get big or get out." Development and the construction of the Mass Pike claims his farm. With the money his family members just barely pay off their debts and go their own ways, but he is left adrift. His maturity is tested.

New Englad during the 1940s and early 1950s.

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Overcoming Monster/Villain

Coming of Age

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Name: Douglas Peterson

Age: 9 to 18

Gender: Male

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Naive,Adventurous,Engaging,Empathetic,Patriotic,Skillful,Charming

Name: Grace Krill

Age: 30s

Gender: Female

Role: Antagonist

Key Traits: Aggressive,Complex,Confident,Decisive,Greedy,Educated,Unapologetic,Patriotic,Outspoken,Manipulative

Name: The Boss (Grandmother

Age: 65

Gender: Female

Role: emotional

Key Traits: Aggressive,Confident,Decisive,Empathetic,Faithful,Educated,Leader,Unapologetic,Skillful,Outspoken,Blunt,Patriotic

Name: John R. macomber

Age: 70

Gender: Male

Role: mentor

Key Traits: Adventurous,Charming,Aggressive,Complex,Confident,Decisive,Engaging,Gracious,Educated,Honorable,Leader,Unapologetic,Sophisticated,Visionary,Skillful,Outspoken,Blunt,Patriotic

The story Home Front – A Memoir from WWII portrays my true story of a New England farm boy growing up during the sacrifices of World War II and the turbulent aftermath that confronted our American farm family. As the narrator, I am among the last ones who personally experienced the scarcity of the depression, the fear and patriotism during World War II, and the exuberance in that brief, post-war period when America felt safe and when the middle class was born. After the war, with the GI Bill, VA loans, and fully stocked store shelves, the country was all about getting back to normal. But for some, normal was gone. This memoir chronicles my farm family and how normal evaded our reach. The story is both touching and accurate describing the emotional, social and economic forces of the war and post-war America. Cinematic appeal Home Front is written in scenes with a balance of dialog, description and action. The World War II time setting and its imagery are iconic. The New England farm setting offers superb visuals at no great cost. Markets 1940s and 1950s nostalgia and the market for well told WW II stories remains constant. I am among the last writers who can tell the story from personal experience. The book success Home Front has reached as high as #10 (eBook) on Amazon and the print version hovers in the top 5 to 10%. Notable reviewers have provided glowing praise.

Carl Douglas Peterson was born and raised on a family dairy farm in New England. An engaging narrator, he is among the last who can write from personal experience about the scarcity of the depression, the fear, sacrifices, and patriotism during World War II and the exuberance in that brief, post-war period when we felt safe and when the middle class was born Growing up during the war inspired him to become a naval aviator. In1955, days after graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Navy, was selected for flight training, and earned his wings. He saw flight service during the Cuban Crisis. Peterson graduated from MIT as a recipient of a prestigious Sloan Fellowship, which gives support and recognition to early career scientists and managers. Prior to writing Home Front, he has written five business books, numerous essays , and audio and video tapes. He has also written several pieces about fly fishing, a published poem and an award-winning song. He is the proud father of three interesting children. He and his wife live in Connecticut

Age: 55+

Target Gender: Universal

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