Review of The Thundering Herd
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Review of The Thundering Herd
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Thundering Herd" by John E. Peltier.]
Ranch life is thrilling, but it is also perilous. John E. Peltier takes us on a magnificent journey through what it was like to grow up on a farm in his book The Thundering Herd. He tells the narrative of his father's family, beginning with his French ancestor Pierre Pelletier, and then moves on to the story of his family's migration to America in 1833. They began farming after changing their name to Peltier. He recounts from the time of his maternal ancestor, who was Scottish.
I don't want to annoy you with all the occasions and specifics, but the meeting of his parents and relatives is detailed from that point on. His mother constantly referred to her children as "The Thundering Herd," which inspired the book's title. John is the fifth kid of a family of twelve. He tells us about his siblings and sisters and how there was always a newborn at some point during his upbringing. He describes how his father began the ranch and how there was constantly work to be done. The writer paints a wonderful picture of life on the farm, describing each unique experience he shared with his siblings as well as the gratification of eating food grown on their property.
The writer presents a branching story-line about his time as a medical administrative personnel in the Vietnam War. He describes the highs and lows of being in the military and the bleak aspects of the war. He equates farm life to military life. He later tells his experiences working in the construction sector after returning home.
I believe, just like any other autobiography, The Thundering Herd would be a great family reminiscence. It was a little tedious at first with all the dates and names of relatives, but I gained some flow as I read about the Vietnam War. I'd previously read Fort Nowhere, Vietnam, but this book focused more on life at an army barracks than conflict. I learned a lot about agriculture, the troops, and the service industry throughout my time in those positions. The basic theory of the novel is that family is an essential aspect of life, and I was delighted to read about John's family's care and devotion all through the novel. They act as their backup plan, battling hardship, hurricanes, violence, and other misfortunes.
I give this fantastic memoir four out of four stars. Since I couldn't locate a single mistake, The Thundering Herd was properly edited. The author's family's passion for one another is heartwarming, and readers will like John's portrayal of the family's pranks, comedy, and devotion. It is inspiring and enlightening to read about how the family works their way up from the bottom.
This book is a must-read for anyone dealing with family challenges and can motivate hard work because it depicts family members' solidarity and devotion. Peltier vividly describes every aspect with a dash of wit, making the story engaging, if not enthralling. One of the takeaways from the story is the importance of family in one's life. I hope John continues to publish more uplifting works and that can assist us in getting through these challenging times.
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The Thundering Herd
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Ranch life is thrilling, but it is also perilous. John E. Peltier takes us on a magnificent journey through what it was like to grow up on a farm in his book The Thundering Herd. He tells the narrative of his father's family, beginning with his French ancestor Pierre Pelletier, and then moves on to the story of his family's migration to America in 1833. They began farming after changing their name to Peltier. He recounts from the time of his maternal ancestor, who was Scottish.
I don't want to annoy you with all the occasions and specifics, but the meeting of his parents and relatives is detailed from that point on. His mother constantly referred to her children as "The Thundering Herd," which inspired the book's title. John is the fifth kid of a family of twelve. He tells us about his siblings and sisters and how there was always a newborn at some point during his upbringing. He describes how his father began the ranch and how there was constantly work to be done. The writer paints a wonderful picture of life on the farm, describing each unique experience he shared with his siblings as well as the gratification of eating food grown on their property.
The writer presents a branching story-line about his time as a medical administrative personnel in the Vietnam War. He describes the highs and lows of being in the military and the bleak aspects of the war. He equates farm life to military life. He later tells his experiences working in the construction sector after returning home.
I believe, just like any other autobiography, The Thundering Herd would be a great family reminiscence. It was a little tedious at first with all the dates and names of relatives, but I gained some flow as I read about the Vietnam War. I'd previously read Fort Nowhere, Vietnam, but this book focused more on life at an army barracks than conflict. I learned a lot about agriculture, the troops, and the service industry throughout my time in those positions. The basic theory of the novel is that family is an essential aspect of life, and I was delighted to read about John's family's care and devotion all through the novel. They act as their backup plan, battling hardship, hurricanes, violence, and other misfortunes.
I give this fantastic memoir four out of four stars. Since I couldn't locate a single mistake, The Thundering Herd was properly edited. The author's family's passion for one another is heartwarming, and readers will like John's portrayal of the family's pranks, comedy, and devotion. It is inspiring and enlightening to read about how the family works their way up from the bottom.
This book is a must-read for anyone dealing with family challenges and can motivate hard work because it depicts family members' solidarity and devotion. Peltier vividly describes every aspect with a dash of wit, making the story engaging, if not enthralling. One of the takeaways from the story is the importance of family in one's life. I hope John continues to publish more uplifting works and that can assist us in getting through these challenging times.
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The Thundering Herd
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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