Special guests make book signings better

March 16, 2015 Cindy Hval

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Tom Tucker, Cindy Hval, Shirley Tucker

What a delight it was to have Tom and Shirley Tucker join me at Barnes and Noble on Saturday for a War Bonds reading/signing event.

The Tucker’s story, “Romance on Wheels,” is the final chapter in the book. The pair met at a roller rink when Shirley was a high school senior and Tom was stationed at Farragut Naval Training Station.

Tom endured the last enemy attack on a navy ship (USS LaGrange) two days before WWll ended. The things he experienced caused him to write to Shirley and tell her to cancel their wedding plans.

Thankfully, he changed his mind.

The Tuckers will celebrate their 70th anniversary in November.

Published by Cindy Hval

Cindy Hval is the author of "War Bonds: Love Stories from the Greatest Generation." and a columnist and correspondent for the Spokesman Review newspaper in Spokane, Washington. Her "Front Porch" column offers humorous, often poignant commentary about life, love and raising sons-- not necessarily in that order. Contact Cindy at CindyHval@gmail.com View all posts by Cindy Hval

3 thoughts on “Special guests make book signings better”

Julie Christine says:

March 16, 2015 at 9:38 AM

What a wonderful story and a beautiful couple!

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Phil Mulligan says:

March 16, 2015 at 12:26 PM

A lovely story indeed, and sorry I could not be there since I was working. Phil

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Kandi Johnson says:

March 18, 2015 at 4:06 PM

Awesome Story about a wonderful couple!!

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