Larry F. Slauson Books

The underlying meaning of the book entitled, Diamonds In The Rough describes situations of young urban life; mentally and physically that seldom goes unheard of. There are twenty-four poems in all that vividly shine once they're read. The poetry is a representation to that of a twenty-four carat diamond. That diamond is only noticed once it's taken out of the ring box and worn. Diamonds In The Rough is a book comprised of a series of ethnic poems. Each poem has its own unique style and originality that will set the tone for you as you read each one. Diamonds In The Rough is a book that individuals can relate to. Whether you've experienced the realistic creation of poetry to be enlightening, inspiring and yet, mentally fulfilling to you. This is definitely the book that you'll love to tell others about.

A Breeze Of Honor is a story about a young Virginian couple whose dream in life is to realize their own southern plantation. During the pre Civil War era a rainbow of happiness shines upon the Oakes family. Amidst the blossoming of flowers the sharing of warm memories unfolds in the brightness of a secure future. However the darkening clouds of secession are giving rise to a forming storm.Eventually torrential rains bring forth the thunderous clash between the Blue and the Gray. The emphasis of this novel is not in the lightning unleashed by the marching armies. Rather, the portrayal reflects the intense struggle of the Oakes family to survive the onslaught. Therefore the focus concentrates upon the depth of personalities and their response to an immense tragedy. Particularly, through a young Jubal Oakes who as a Confederate officer takes the fight to an enemy bent upon destroying the family plantation.Both realism and an educational interest are enhanced by a backdrop of actual historical events. Although the personal story is fictional the catastrophic suffering of people caught up in war is vividly true.