JJ Kapock

About the Book

Set in a blue-collar community in the suburbs of Baltimore, this novel reflects the aftereffects of World War II, the transformation of the United States after a wartime economy, and the solid values of hardworking Americans from all walks of life. It demonstrates the struggles of young people preparing for life, learning the value of a good work ethic to earn money. They must deal with sexual relationships they clearly do not understand, and they lack role models to emulate as they plan for their future happiness. How do you achieve it? Is choosing a real soul mate for life really a choice, or does it just happen? Is marriage meant for everyone, or should some people remain single? Creating children is a gift from God, but some people do not seem to be equipped to raise them in a wholesome family environment. Read and feel the struggles of JJ Kapock, Julie, and their many friends as they tackle such real-life issues.

About the Author

John Gary is a semiretired businessman who overcame the challenges of growing up poor in a community rife with civil and economic unrest. With few in his life to guide his decisions and mold his character, he found his soul mate and his own compass and navigated his life with an innate sense of right and wrong. His self-developed values, love of his wife and his family, and inner voice led him from poverty to the realization of the blessed life he imagined as a child.