When I Return In Spring: A Promise Kept

by Delbert D. Lambson

When I Return in Spring is the true-to-life story of a very troubled time in our nation's history when families were torn apart by the call to arms, and our American way of life was threatened by the enemies of freedom. It is written in a novel format in order to make it more reader friendly. This historic account of World War II is as a firm reminder that our freedom cannot be taken for granted, but that it has been purchased with a price and must be earned anew by each generation. It is one soldier's personal account of the bitter air war over Germany where more that fifty percent of those sent into combat failed tore turn. It brings to light a little known death march of five thousand American prisoners of war, forced to walk for over five hundred miles across Germany in the dead of winter on a starvation diet, where over two thousand of them died of exposure, disease and starvation. Because war does not present a pretty picture, the author has seen fit to dull the graphic scenes of violence to avoid offense to tender minds. The story line and language, devoid of vulgarity, crudeness and profanity, have been adapted for the family audience and can be enjoyed by young and old alike, and is often read as a family project. Delbert D. Lambson

Paperback

First published April 28, 2004

Reviews

[Preston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delbert Lambson is one of my best friends grandfather. I have heard him tell stories of his missions over Germany with my own ears, and those stories have never failed to intrigue me. When I heard he had published this book, I hurried over to him, and he gave me one, signed it, and it was one of the best WWII stories I have ever read. Mr. Lambson has always been a poet, and his style of writing is such that you can see his love of life, country, religion, and his loving wife. I attended her funeral last year, and Mr. Lambson spoke words of praise to her that only a man in love would speak. I am indebted to him, and many others who have served our country to keep us what we are today. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book because I grew up in the same town as the author. It was fun to read about someone you think you know from seeing them on the street. What a pleasant experience to learn more of his life and to discover he has a tender romance with his wife. This experience is a reminder to me why we need to record our story. Everyone has a story and if we don't share or tell it then people think they know who we are or were; if we tell our story something is left when we are gone.

[Britta · Rating 4 out of 5]

A touching (and romantic) story about an LDS young man in the Army Air Corps. I really enjoyed this quick read. The author is the grandfather of a friend of mine.