The Widow of The South

I read a lot of civil war history, fiction and nonfiction, and some of them I can barely remember, even when seeing their covers again or reading about them in an article. Robert Hicks’ book will stick with you, long after you finish, particular the two major characters, but many of the supporting ones as well. Franklin certainly was one of the bloodiest, least sensible battles of the war, and it’s portrayed well here. But the real story is the aftermath and the way the survivors handled their survival. Hardcover or paper, it’s worth owning. I still pull it off the shelf from time to time to refer to it.