One More Sunrise

What a beautiful story! It's so refreshing to read a book that shows the true spirit of friendship and family. From the first chapter to the last, I thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful characters and beautiful storytelling. I hope this is the first of many novels for Michael Landon, Jr.

In 1941 Kansas, Joe Daley dreams of becoming an Army Air Force fighter pilot. However he never achieves his aspiration when he fails his physical. He settles for being a dust cropping pilot. However, he never moved past his failure, which has permeated his life and his marriage to Meg. In 1958, Luke Ramsey, who courted Meg in high school, offers a lot of money to the local farmers as the Vanguard corporation he represents wants to buy up all the land; Joe has doubts that the big farm firm cares about the locals and decides to oppose the venture. Meanwhile his plane hits a large bird and begins to dive towards the earth; Joe thinks of Meg and their two kids as he prays for a chance for ONE MORE SUNRISE with them. This entertaining inspirational historical fiction enables the reader to fully understand the hero who lost his zest for life when he failed the military physical. Between his passion to prevent the Vanguard takeover and realizing the failure of his life is not that physical but his relationship with Meg and his kids as his plane falls, Joe prays for a second chance with his family. Fans will enjoy this fine redemption tale as Joe finally moves on, but it appears too late for him to tell Meg, Danny, and Christy. Harriet Klausner

How refreshing in this day and age to read a book about a love that will persevere; a love story that encompasses faith, trust, and patience when you think that it would be easier to give up and move on to the next best thing. The expression, "the grass is always greener... well, it eventually needs to be mowed". How many Hollywood relationships as well as personal ones do you know, when no-one sticks through the tough times and couples don't look at their marriage as a blessing? The author Michael Landon takes you on a journey that you don't want to end, and I am hoping for more stories like this one! The only thing I wish that was included with this book was a box of kleenex and many of those tears I shed was for joy and the beauty of believing that love does endure.

Wow... is this a debut novel or what? Michael Landon, Jr., has found one more calling to add to his creative legacy -- author. "One More Sunrise" is a beautifully written book which, unlike so much of the romantic fiction that is published these days, reads like we're watching a movie. It is cinematic in its story-telling and character growth. If this novel does not become a movie no book should. "Sunrise" is part homage to "It's a Wonderful Life" and part celebration of the values of an America we long to recapture in this fragmented age -- an America of hearth, home, family, patriotism and redemption. There is not a cynical bone in this very wonderful book.

Michael Landon, Jr., who's directed some great movies, proves to be a surprisingly insightful author. This is a beautiful tale of a man who is living through the dark depression of dreams deferred and how, through the grace of God, is shown the path to recovery and new life. Although it's set in the 30's, it feels a lot like a story about the malaise of modern life. I particularly loved the romantic story of the rekindled love between husband and wife -- a storyline we see far too seldom. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in lyrical tale of hope and redemption.