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Fourth and Forever
by
Bert Carson (Goodreads Author)
Fourth and Forever - To escape the lingering sorrow of his wife's death, Josh Edwards, forty-four, a retired Army helicopter pilot, journeys with his son to Missoula, Montana to start life anew. Josh's son, Bobby, enrolls at The University of Montana, where he hopes to make the football team as a walk-on. Josh, a skilled football kicker and passer, is observed by the Grizz...more
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Published
January 31st 2011
by Bert Carson
(first published January 17th 2011)
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I downloaded this book to my Kindle because I met Bert Carson on Twitter. I might not have found this lovely little gem otherwise. I'm not much of a football fan and I'd never heard the saying the author used for the title. However, because Bert and his sweet wife were so charming on line - and because they seem to be boomers like me, I thought I'd give his story a shot. What a blessing.
"Fourth and Forever" has sports in it--and Vietnam. But it's not about sports or Vietnam. It's an inspirationa...more
"Fourth and Forever" has sports in it--and Vietnam. But it's not about sports or Vietnam. It's an inspirationa...more
Aug 07, 2011
Christina Carson
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
adults and YA readers who like football or not. There's much in this for anyone.
Recommended to Christina by:
the author
This is a marvelous story of a father and son who, having gone through the tragedy of losing their wife/mother, decide to start afresh and go off to university together. The father, a retired Vietnam vet and helicopter pilot and trainer, never had the opportunity to go to college so this looks like an ideal time. Not only that, they unpredictably end up playing football together as well.
If you want to see what a loving and respectful relationship could look like between father and son, this stor...more
If you want to see what a loving and respectful relationship could look like between father and son, this stor...more
This was my first eBook. I wrote it in 1987, had my query letters rejected by 412 agents, and put it away. A year ago I got it out, dusted it off, and tweaked it, and discovered it could still make me cry.
In this novel there is more factual information about PTSD than I've ever found in another book. That probably because I live with PTSD, 365 days a year, and I have since I returned from Vietnam in 1968. In 1993, I founded a group called Vietnam Veterans - Southern Command. At the time I was a...more
In this novel there is more factual information about PTSD than I've ever found in another book. That probably because I live with PTSD, 365 days a year, and I have since I returned from Vietnam in 1968. In 1993, I founded a group called Vietnam Veterans - Southern Command. At the time I was a...more
Bert Carson captures the heart of a reader from the very first page. Josh "Daddy" Edwards is a man who displays a quiet strength and a level of kindness that's heroic, humble to a fault despite having lived much that any lesser man would happily brag about. The parallels drawn between football, Vietnam, and life itself, read like sage advice that we could all apply on our daily lives. On a personal level, the relationship between Daddy and his son Bobby, struck a chord in me, for I'm fortunate t...more
I finished Fourth and Forever yesterday and have been ruminating about it ever since. I loved this book! With its cast of positive and inspiring characters, I lapped it up from start to finish in just three sittings.
It was a pleasure for me to be brought back to Missoula, Montana, a place I lived for three years. Fourth and Forever tells the story of a man whose character is shaped, on the one hand, by his relationships to friends and loved ones, and on the other by his experiences in the U.S....more
It was a pleasure for me to be brought back to Missoula, Montana, a place I lived for three years. Fourth and Forever tells the story of a man whose character is shaped, on the one hand, by his relationships to friends and loved ones, and on the other by his experiences in the U.S....more
Mar 05, 2012
Tom
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Veterans and young men
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I’m convinced Bert Carson wrote Fourth and Forever for every veteran who’s served in combat; a place where each and every day you have to be in the moment. Living that way day in and day out comes with a terrible price that most often manifests as PTSD; a term we still don’t completely understand and, in many circles, do not accept.
This is a story that reaches into the dark and lonely places of our souls and offers a path to understanding and healing through camaraderie – which is nothing more...more
This is a story that reaches into the dark and lonely places of our souls and offers a path to understanding and healing through camaraderie – which is nothing more...more
What I love about the writings of Bert Carson is his core values are in every word, every scene. Honor, courage, deep love, struggle against all odds, loyalty - all of these are in this book, too. This story about the choices an aging Vietnam veteran makes in the name of supporting and loving his son will tear your heart out - in a good way. Bert had me cheering mentally and enjoying the game of football through the pages. That ain't easy.
I don't want to give much away, but this is a must read f...more
I don't want to give much away, but this is a must read f...more
This is a good "man" book - war, machines, football, love - Carson's got it all, including a wonderful relationship with his son. What impressed me most though was Carson's candor about what it is like to be a Vietnam vet. A rare view from one who knows. Very much appreciate his sharing about it.
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Read the reviews. This one sounds amazing.
Read the reviews. This one sounds amazing.
Awesome! a heart breaking story, full of love and friendship, very inspiring.
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I was born in Birmingham, Alabama, 68 years ago. Currently I live in Huntsville, Alabama, which is a little over 100 miles north of Birmingham. I didn't get to Huntsville via Interstate 65. Rather, I arrived here after living in Trussville and Childersburg, Alabama; Palatka and Jacksonville, Florida; Georgia, South Carolina, Indiana, Texas, Vietnam, Mobile (Alabama), Laurel (Mississippi), Memphis,...more
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