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LV2R wrote: ↑18 Nov 2019, 22:06 I also liked that Zach remained faithful to Tally alone. I liked that they wrote to each other and occasionally got to spend time together before Zach had served his time in the Navy and was able to marry Tally. I thought it was really good that Tally got her nursing degree and was able to work.

MsH2k wrote: ↑18 Nov 2019, 23:13 ***spoiler***
Their relationship was beautiful. They were truly meant to be together. I was glad Tally’s mom supported their relationship. She recognized true love. It was sweet when Zack encouraged Tally to find love again after he was gone.

djr6090 wrote: ↑19 Nov 2019, 11:14

LV2R wrote: ↑18 Nov 2019, 22:06 I also liked that Zach remained faithful to Tally alone. I liked that they wrote to each other and occasionally got to spend time together before Zach had served his time in the Navy and was able to marry Tally. I thought it was really good that Tally got her nursing degree and was able to work.

Wasn't it nice that Zach kept Tally in the loop as far as what he experienced in his letters. The letters made me tear up.

Everydayadventure15 wrote: ↑19 Nov 2019, 14:24 I’m closing in on the end of the book and I have enjoyed how loyal they stayed to each other. The letters from Zach chapters were some of my favorites and I liked getting to see them together during his leave and liberty.

Nuel Ukah wrote: ↑21 Nov 2019, 03:05

B Creech wrote: ↑17 Nov 2019, 19:17 I think their relationship was awesome. Not many male/female relationships lasted through that war. So many guys didn't come home and those who did come home changed in some way.

I totally agree with you. She was lucky to have her man come back, being a sweet man. Unlike others who weren't so lucky.

pshaw1414 wrote: ↑23 Nov 2019, 11:35

MsH2k wrote: ↑18 Nov 2019, 23:13 ***spoiler***
Their relationship was beautiful. They were truly meant to be together. I was glad Tally’s mom supported their relationship. She recognized true love. It was sweet when Zack encouraged Tally to find love again after he was gone.

I liked that, too. I was confused, however. He must have gotten sick years after serving, or perhaps he survived longer than I thought. Tally was 55 at his funeral? That's where I was lost.

pshaw1414 wrote: ↑23 Nov 2019, 11:35

MsH2k wrote: ↑18 Nov 2019, 23:13 ***spoiler***
Their relationship was beautiful. They were truly meant to be together. I was glad Tally’s mom supported their relationship. She recognized true love. It was sweet when Zack encouraged Tally to find love again after he was gone.

I liked that, too. I was confused, however. He must have gotten sick years after serving, or perhaps he survived longer than I thought. Tally was 55 at his funeral? That's where I was lost.

ciecheesemeister wrote: ↑23 Nov 2019, 14:07 I think Zack shows real strength of character for not taking the ladies at the Acme club and at his friend's house up on their offers of a good time. He was a good guy. People act like it's impossible for men to resist temptation, but it isn't. There are at least a few with Zack's strength of character.

LV2R wrote: ↑18 Nov 2019, 22:06 I also liked that Zach remained faithful to Tally alone. I liked that they wrote to each other and occasionally got to spend time together before Zach had served his time in the Navy and was able to marry Tally. I thought it was really good that Tally got her nursing degree and was able to work.

MsH2k wrote: ↑18 Nov 2019, 23:13 ***spoiler***
Their relationship was beautiful. They were truly meant to be together. I was glad Tally’s mom supported their relationship. She recognized true love. It was sweet when Zack encouraged Tally to find love again after he was gone.

Oh my goodness I cried so badly during that part!!!!! I really lost it when Tally felt it happen! He went behind the shed.... and she just knew. It broke my heart. Zack was strong and dutiful until the end... he just couldn't take it anymore. But you're right, the fact he encouraged her to marry again was truly touching.

B Creech wrote: ↑17 Nov 2019, 19:17 I think their relationship was awesome. Not many male/female relationships lasted through that war. So many guys didn't come home and those who did come home changed in some way.

randy6175 wrote: ↑25 Nov 2019, 01:02

pshaw1414 wrote: ↑23 Nov 2019, 11:35

MsH2k wrote: ↑18 Nov 2019, 23:13 ***spoiler***
Their relationship was beautiful. They were truly meant to be together. I was glad Tally’s mom supported their relationship. She recognized true love. It was sweet when Zack encouraged Tally to find love again after he was gone.

I liked that, too. I was confused, however. He must have gotten sick years after serving, or perhaps he survived longer than I thought. Tally was 55 at his funeral? That's where I was lost.

Sorry I lost you. Zack contracted Soft Tissue Sarcoma prior to his discharge in 1968, and was diagnosed with it in early 1969. [page 345.] On page 354, in 1969, "As the seasons changed, Zack didn't get any better, but then again he didn't get a whole lot worse." Now, on page 359, "In the early winter of 2001, Zack and Tally were once again summoned down to the VA hospital." This is when Zack was given his new and fatal diagnosis of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Until that time Zack's Soft Tissue sarcoma was in remission with flare ups. Hope this helps.

Sinclairess wrote: ↑25 Nov 2019, 17:30

MsH2k wrote: ↑18 Nov 2019, 23:13 ***spoiler***
Their relationship was beautiful. They were truly meant to be together. I was glad Tally’s mom supported their relationship. She recognized true love. It was sweet when Zack encouraged Tally to find love again after he was gone.

Oh my goodness I cried so badly during that part!!!!! I really lost it when Tally felt it happen! He went behind the shed.... and she just knew. It broke my heart. Zack was strong and dutiful until the end... he just couldn't take it anymore. But you're right, the fact he encouraged her to marry again was truly touching.