Wide Place In The Road

About the Book

The Ranchers daughter, beautiful Hallie Lamont, captivates country boy Jessie Rascoe. But the bare foot mountain girl, Maria Hunter, captures his heart in this “Greatest Generation” love story based on characters and historic events experienced by the author. Richard C. Kirkland grew up in a small mountain community, attending a one room school during the Great Depression. He then flew 103 combat missions in the famous “Flying Knights” fighter Squadron in World War Two. Utilizing those experiences, rare in today’s literary world, he has written a fascinating account of that remarkable period in American history and laced it with an unforgettable love story that has been reviewed as: “May be one of the greatest love stories ever written”.

About the Author

Richard C. Kirkland was studying art before World War Two so when he was sent to the Pacific as a Fighter pilot he sketched and painted his surroundings, capturing history as it occurred. He may be the only fighter pilot ever to sketch while flying a combat mission in his P-38. When he served as the only helicopter rescue pilot at the 8055 MASH in the Korean War, he did the same. After his military service Richard wrote and published numerous magazine articles, short stories and five books about his experiences. At age 89, Richard is very active, speaks regularly and has appeared on many TV and Radio shows, including both the American and Canadian History channels, Fox news, and others. His gallery contains numerous paintings, sculpture and memorabilia and can be seen at (richardckirkland.com) Richard and his wife Maria, have nine children, seventeen Grandchildren and one Great Grandson. They live in Vienna, VA.