The Angel of Bastogne by Gilbert MorrisMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ben Raines, a jaded newspaper reporter, had always been irritated and embarrassed by his dad, Willy. Mr. Raines, who now lived at the Veteran's Hospital, had been seriously hurt in World War II at the Battle of the Bulge and had trouble holding a job due to his injuries. Ben as a young lad was talented at sports, but had to step up to the plate and help the family earn an income. Soured and disillusioned, Ben has held that against his father for years. Even Christmas has no appeal for him, so he plans on getting away for a vacation in Spain, only to find out that a co-worker has suffered a heart attack and Ben must stay and write the paper's one big Christmas story. Knowing his father claims that an angel dressed as a lieutenant saved him and his comrades in France, Ben is determined to debunk the mystery and lay it to rest in the article he's writing. To his surprise, as Ben digs deeper into the men that served with his father, he learns more of Willy's heroic deeds and questions his own disbelief.
Quick read. Inspirational.
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