A great telling of a few generations of family! I love the details in your story: the darkness of the sky, the image of the skyline, the flooded streets. These details add a lot depth especially when combined with the genealogical elements. It makes a rich story.
I loved finding Marion and very moved by her story. Everyone has an ancestor they wished they could travel back in time to meet, and I think Marion is mine. The people behind this family legend were before living memory. But my grandfather, father, and brother all have Gordon as their middle names! I had no idea why this was a family name until I found Marion.
Wonderfully detailed social history! You squeeze so much personality from every bit of it.
Your opening paragraph is brilliantly crafted. The only thing I don't like about it is that I did not write it myself.
Richly detailed. Imagery creates a movie-like feel. Tantalizing to speculate on the family dynamics. Is there a book in this one?
I wish I knew more. I am still digging around the Gordons trying to learn more about her siblings.
A great telling of a few generations of family! I love the details in your story: the darkness of the sky, the image of the skyline, the flooded streets. These details add a lot depth especially when combined with the genealogical elements. It makes a rich story.
I loved finding Marion and very moved by her story. Everyone has an ancestor they wished they could travel back in time to meet, and I think Marion is mine. The people behind this family legend were before living memory. But my grandfather, father, and brother all have Gordon as their middle names! I had no idea why this was a family name until I found Marion.