Slap Your Sides
Slap Your Sides by M. E. Kerr is a First Edition published by HarperCollins on October 1, 2001. This 208-page book is written in English and explores the complexities of family dynamics during a tumultuous historical period. The story centers on Jubal Shoemaker, who grapples with his brother Bud’s decision to abstain from fighting in World War II due to their family’s Quaker beliefs, leading to Bud becoming an outcast in their community.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of loyalty, identity, and the impact of personal choices on family relationships. As Jubal reevaluates his admiration for Bud, the story highlights the tensions that arise when individual convictions clash with societal expectations. Set against the backdrop of World War II, this children’s fiction piece offers insight into the moral dilemmas faced by families during this era.
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When his brother Bud chooses not to fight in World War II due to their family’s Quaker beliefs and becomes a pariah in the town of Sweet Creek, Pennsylvania, Jubal Shoemaker, who has always wanted to be just like Bud, begins to see his brother in a new light, especially since his decision is destroying their family.
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