Naomi E. Kennedy, Author
AWARD WINNING
Historical Fiction
“The Boy with the Best Laugh” has a 5-STAR RATING ON AMAZON! Welcome everyone! Enjoy! But, did she tell Will?
I hope you visit my website and read more about my book, "The Boy with the Best Laugh", a literary historical fiction novel. The Vietnam era was a difficult time for all of us, and important for me to write about. Visit: https://www.naomiekennedyauthor.com
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TS4KZZV
1970, Vietnam era. Adam’s life changes forever when his lottery number is selected. Terrified, he flees
28/03/2023
In 1967, an organization called “The Resistance” was founded by David Harris who supposedly led the draft resistance movement and went to jail for his beliefs during the Vietnam War. David Miller was the first Vietnam War resister to publicly burn his draft card. Both stayed in the US and wrote memoirs; Harris, “Dreams Die Hard (1982); Miller, “I Didn’t Know God Made H***y Tonk Communists” (2001). In the “Boy with the Best Laugh”, read about how Adam escaped to Canada to avoid the draft!
AWARD WINNING AUTHOR of “The Boy with the Best Laugh”
(Literary Historical Fiction, Romance)
Thirteen Years of Research and Writing Led Me to Chronicle the Events of the Vietnam Era.
…. the train made a stop at the border. My heart was pounding. Two military policemen boarded the train and searched each car, finally taking a person into custody. My car was spared, but ….
1970, Vietnam era. Adam’s life changes forever when his lottery number is selected. Terrified, he flees to Canada as a draft dodger. He leaves behind all that matters to him ‒ his childhood sweetheart, Liz. Desertion of his country fills him with disgrace and alcohol becomes his escape. A story of one man’s journey and struggle, and his autistic daughter whose life unfolds in unexpected and miraculous ways. Relive unforgettable moments in history as these two characters and their families come alive.
The Vietnam era was historically pivotal and of personal importance to me. I enjoyed writing every moment of this story. I hope all of you enjoy it too!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TS4KZZV
https://www.instagram.com/naomiekennedyauthorbestlaugh/
https://www.naomiekennedyauthor.com
https://booksbywomen.org/
“The Boy with the Best Laugh” has a 5-STAR RATING ON AMAZON!
***You can read about why I wrote my book in an online magazine called “Women Writers, Women’s Books”, and my website, both links above.
28/03/2023
ANNIVERSARY!!
I Am Thrilled to Announce My Novel Has Been in Publication for One Year and Is Having Great Success!!!
I extend my thanks and appreciation to my readers and supporters!
Naomi
AWARD WINNING AUTHOR of “The Boy with the Best Laugh”
(Literary Historical Fiction, Romance)
Thirteen Years of Research and Writing Led Me to Chronicle the Events of the Vietnam Era.
…. the train made a stop at the border. My heart was pounding. Two military policemen boarded the train and searched each car, finally taking a person into custody. My car was spared, but ….
1970, Vietnam era. Adam’s life changes forever when his lottery number is selected. Terrified, he flees to Canada as a draft dodger. He leaves behind all that matters to him ‒ his childhood sweetheart, Liz. Desertion of his country fills him with disgrace and alcohol becomes his escape. A story of one man’s journey and struggle, and his autistic daughter whose life unfolds in unexpected and miraculous ways. Relive unforgettable moments in history as these two characters and their families come alive.
The Vietnam era was historically pivotal and of personal importance to me. I enjoyed writing every moment of this story. I hope all of you enjoy it too!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TS4KZZV
https://www.naomiekennedyauthor.com
https://www.instagram.com/naomiekennedyauthorbestlaugh/
https://booksbywomen.org/
“The Boy with the Best Laugh” has a 5-STAR RATING ON AMAZON!
***You can read about why I wrote my book in an online magazine called “Women Writers, Women’s Books”, and my website, both links above.
25/03/2023
For those of us who are parents there is nothing worse in the world for your child to be hurt or missing! As an author, and parent and grandparent, I had difficulty writing this portion of my book. My heart goes out to parents who might have struggled with an incident of this nature. Read about the adventures of nine-year-old Will in “The Boy with the Best Laugh”!
ANNIVERSARY!!
I Am Thrilled to Announce My Novel Has Been in Publication for One Year and Is Having Great Success!!!
I extend my thanks and appreciation to my readers and supporters!
Naomi
AWARD WINNING AUTHOR of “The Boy with the Best Laugh”
(Literary Historical Fiction, Romance)
Thirteen Years of Research and Writing Led Me to Chronicle the Events of the Vietnam Era.
…. the train made a stop at the border. My heart was pounding. Two military policemen boarded the train and searched each car, finally taking a person into custody. My car was spared, but ….
1970, Vietnam era. Adam’s life changes forever when his lottery number is selected. Terrified, he flees to Canada as a draft dodger. He leaves behind all that matters to him ‒ his childhood sweetheart, Liz. Desertion of his country fills him with disgrace and alcohol becomes his escape. A story of one man’s journey and struggle, and his autistic daughter whose life unfolds in unexpected and miraculous ways. Relive unforgettable moments in history as these two characters and their families come alive.
The Vietnam era was historically pivotal and of personal importance to me. I enjoyed writing every moment of this story. I hope all of you enjoy it too!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TS4KZZV
https://www.naomiekennedyauthor.com
https://www.instagram.com/naomiekennedyauthorbestlaugh/
https://booksbywomen.org/
“The Boy with the Best Laugh” has a 5-STAR RATING ON AMAZON!
***You can read about why I wrote my book in an online magazine called “Women Writers, Women’s Books”, and my website, both links above.
24/03/2023
Is it possible that an Autistic person can become famous? Of course! Charles Darwin, Emily Dickinson, Albert Einstein, Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci, Vincent Van Gogh, Beethoven, and Benjamin Franklin, are amongst numerous accomplished individuals who were considered Autistic. Meet Lillie in “The Boy with the Best Laugh” and see what she accomplishes!
ANNIVERSARY!!
I Am Thrilled to Announce My Novel Has Been in Publication for One Year and Is Having Great Success!!!
I extend my thanks and appreciation to my readers and supporters!
Naomi
AWARD WINNING AUTHOR of “The Boy with the Best Laugh”
(Literary Historical Fiction, Romance)
Thirteen Years of Research and Writing Led Me to Chronicle the Events of the Vietnam Era.
…. the train made a stop at the border. My heart was pounding. Two military policemen boarded the train and searched each car, finally taking a person into custody. My car was spared, but ….
1970, Vietnam era. Adam’s life changes forever when his lottery number is selected. Terrified, he flees to Canada as a draft dodger. He leaves behind all that matters to him ‒ his childhood sweetheart, Liz. Desertion of his country fills him with disgrace and alcohol becomes his escape. A story of one man’s journey and struggle, and his autistic daughter whose life unfolds in unexpected and miraculous ways. Relive unforgettable moments in history as these two characters and their families come alive.
The Vietnam era was historically pivotal and of personal importance to me. I enjoyed writing every moment of this story. I hope all of you enjoy it too!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TS4KZZV
https://www.naomiekennedyauthor.com
https://www.instagram.com/naomiekennedyauthorbestlaugh/
https://booksbywomen.org/
“The Boy with the Best Laugh” has a 5-STAR RATING ON AMAZON!
***You can read about why I wrote my book in an online magazine called “Women Writers, Women’s Books”, and my website, both links above.
23/03/2023
Alcoholism affects all walks of life in many families. During the Vietnam war many servicemen and veterans became drug users and alcoholics. As a draft dodger in “The Boy with the Best Laugh”, Adam also encounters a problem; however, it starts a long time prior to the war. See what happens to him as his life unfolds!
AWARD WINNING AUTHOR of “The Boy with the Best Laugh”
Hello! I hope you have an interest in my book and enjoy it! (Literary Historical Fiction, Romance) 1970, Vietnam era.
A story of one man’s journey and struggle as a draft dodger, and his autistic daughter. Relive unforgettable moments in history as these two characters and their families come alive. Adam’s life changes forever when his lottery number is selected. Terrified, he flees to Canada. He leaves behind all that matters to him ‒ his childhood sweetheart, Liz. When Adam returns home to the US, an affair with a woman results in the birth of their daughter, Lillie. All their lives are connected by one man.
“The Boy with the Best Laugh” is a moving story in a turbulent time in history when our country is at war, an unnecessary war of atrocity.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TS4KZZV
https://www.naomiekennedyauthor.com
https://www.instagram.com/naomiekennedyauthorbestlaugh/
https://booksbywomen.org/
“The Boy with the Best Laugh” has a 5-STAR Rating on Amazon!
I would love to hear from you after you read my book!
***You can read about why I wrote my book in an online magazine called “Women Writers, Women’s Books”, and my website, both links above
22/03/2023
In 1965, the “beat” poets Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac contributed to coining the expression “hippie” as a way for people to turn war into peace. Hippies cloaked themselves in floral fabrics and doled flowers out to soldiers. This counterculture movement arose in part as opposition to U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War; (1955–1975).
AWARD WINNING AUTHOR of “The Boy with the Best Laugh”(Literary Historical Fiction, Romance)
Thirteen Years of Research and Writing Led Me to Chronicle the Events of the Vietnam Era.
…. the train made a stop at the border. My heart was pounding. Two military policemen boarded the train and searched each car, finally taking a person into custody. My car was spared, but ….
1970, Vietnam era. Adam’s life changes forever when his lottery number is selected. Terrified, he flees to Canada as a draft dodger. He leaves behind all that matters to him ‒ his childhood sweetheart, Liz. Desertion of his country fills him with disgrace and alcohol becomes his escape. A story of one man’s journey and struggle, and his autistic daughter whose life unfolds in unexpected and miraculous ways. Relive unforgettable moments in history as these two characters and their families come alive.
The Vietnam era was historically pivotal and of personal importance to me. I enjoyed writing every moment of this story. I hope all of you enjoy it too!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TS4KZZV
https://www.naomiekennedyauthor.com
https://www.instagram.com/naomiekennedyauthorbestlaugh/
https://booksbywomen.org/
“The Boy with the Best Laugh” has a 5-STAR RATING ON AMAZON!
***You can read about why I wrote my book in an online magazine called “Women Writers, Women’s Books”, and my website, both links above.
22/03/2023
Can autistic people fall in love? Most certainly! People with autism can experience romantic love and often attach considerable value to their close relationships! Any difficulties in their relationships would involve: the necessity for routines, social interaction challenges, and communication issues. Not that much different than the rest of us folks!
AWARD WINNING AUTHOR of “The Boy with the Best Laugh”
(Literary Historical Fiction, Romance)
Thirteen Years of Research and Writing Led Me to Chronicle the Events of the Vietnam Era.
…. the train made a stop at the border. My heart was pounding. Two military policemen boarded the train and searched each car, finally taking a person into custody. My car was spared, but ….
1970, Vietnam era. Adam’s life changes forever when his lottery number is selected. Terrified, he flees to Canada as a draft dodger. He leaves behind all that matters to him ‒ his childhood sweetheart, Liz. Desertion of his country fills him with disgrace and alcohol becomes his escape. A story of one man’s journey and struggle, and his autistic daughter whose life unfolds in unexpected and miraculous ways. Relive unforgettable moments in history as these two characters and their families come alive.
The Vietnam era was historically pivotal and of personal importance to me. I enjoyed writing every moment of this story. I hope all of you enjoy it too!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TS4KZZV
https://www.naomiekennedyauthor.com
https://www.instagram.com/naomiekennedyauthorbestlaugh/
https://booksbywomen.org/
“The Boy with the Best Laugh” has a 5-STAR RATING ON AMAZON!
***You can read about why I wrote my book in an online magazine called “Women Writers, Women’s Books”, and my website, both links above.
20/03/2023
American singer-songwriter and conservative activist Ted Nugent, liberal actor and comedian Chevy Chase, and conservative talk radio show host Rush Limbaugh, are amongst many famous people who had reportedly avoided the Vietnam War draft! Read about Adam and his struggles in the “Boy with the Best Laugh”, as he flees to Canada to evade going to Vietnam.
AWARD WINNING AUTHOR of “The Boy with the Best Laugh”
(Literary Historical Fiction, Romance)
Thirteen Years of Research and Writing Led Me to Chronicle the Events of the Vietnam Era.
…. the train made a stop at the border. My heart was pounding. Two military policemen boarded the train and searched each car, finally taking a person into custody. My car was spared, but ….
1970, Vietnam era. Adam’s life changes forever when his lottery number is selected. Terrified, he flees to Canada as a draft dodger. He leaves behind all that matters to him ‒ his childhood sweetheart, Liz. Desertion of his country fills him with disgrace and alcohol becomes his escape. A story of one man’s journey and struggle, and his autistic daughter whose life unfolds in unexpected and miraculous ways. Relive unforgettable moments in history as these two characters and their families come alive.
The Vietnam era was historically pivotal and of personal importance to me. I enjoyed writing every moment of this story. I hope all of you enjoy it too!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TS4KZZV
https://www.naomiekennedyauthor.com
https://www.instagram.com/naomiekennedyauthorbestlaugh/
https://booksbywomen.org/
“The Boy with the Best Laugh” has a 5-STAR RATING ON AMAZON!
***You can read about why I wrote my book in an online magazine called “Women Writers, Women’s Books”, and my website, both links above.
19/03/2023
Did you know that when US servicemen returned home from the Vietnam War, as they disembarked at the airport many of them were attacked personally and spat upon by their fellow countrymen who opposed the war? All these years later, I still find this to be shocking!
AWARD WINNING AUTHOR of “The Boy with the Best Laugh”
Hello! I hope you have an interest in my book and enjoy it!
(LITERARY HISTORICAL FICTION, Romance)
1970, Vietnam era. A story of one man’s journey and struggle as a draft dodger, and his autistic daughter. Relive unforgettable moments in history as these two characters and their families come alive. Adam’s life changes forever when his lottery number is selected. Terrified, he flees to Canada. He leaves behind all that matters to him ‒ his childhood sweetheart, Liz. When Adam returns home to the US, an affair with a woman results in the birth of their daughter, Lillie. All their lives are connected by one man. “The Boy with the Best Laugh” is a moving story in a turbulent time in history when our country is at war, an unnecessary war of atrocity.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TS4KZZV
https://www.naomiekennedyauthor.com
https://booksbywomen.org/
“The Boy with the Best Laugh” has a 5-STAR RATING ON AMAZON!
I would love to hear from you after you read my book!
***You can read about why I wrote my book in an online magazine called “Women Writers, Women’s Books”, and my website, both links above.
18/03/2023
Please help raise Autism awareness and acceptance:
• Autism now affects 1 in 44 children
• Boys are four times more likely to have autism than girls
• Autism greatly varies from person to person (no two people with autism are alike)
• Autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder, yet most underfunded
• Autism is treatable, not a hopeless condition
Meet Lillie in “The Boy with the Best Laugh”. She is dear to my heart and will be to yours too!
AWARD WINNING AUTHOR of “The Boy with the Best Laugh”
(Literary Historical Fiction, Romance)
Thirteen Years of Research and Writing Led Me to Chronicle the Events of the Vietnam Era.
…. the train made a stop at the border. My heart was pounding. Two military policemen boarded the train and searched each car, finally taking a person into custody. My car was spared, but ….
1970, Vietnam era. Adam’s life changes forever when his lottery number is selected. Terrified, he flees to Canada as a draft dodger. He leaves behind all that matters to him ‒ his childhood sweetheart, Liz. Desertion of his country fills him with disgrace and alcohol becomes his escape. A story of one man’s journey and struggle, and his autistic daughter whose life unfolds in unexpected and miraculous ways. Relive unforgettable moments in history as these two characters and their families come alive.
The Vietnam era was historically pivotal and of personal importance to me. I enjoyed writing every moment of this story. I hope all of you enjoy it too!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TS4KZZV
https://www.naomiekennedyauthor.com
https://www.instagram.com/naomiekennedyauthorbestlaugh/
https://booksbywomen.org/
“The Boy with the Best Laugh” has a 5-STAR RATING ON AMAZON!
***You can read about why I wrote my book in an online magazine called “Women Writers, Women’s Books”, and my website, both links above.
17/03/2023
***Families of draft dodgers and parents of autistic children have reached out to me to share how they relate to my characters. I am grateful for their responses.
“The Boy with the Best Laugh”, however, is not all (dark) drama. I have received hilarious messages from mothers of various nationalities concerning one particular scene, my favorite! Consider a Jewish mother’s love for her daughter as she exchanges words for the first time with her daughter’s fiancée: the fiasco turns out to be a drill instead of a welcome mat!
ANNIVERSARY!!
I Am Thrilled to Announce My Novel Has Been in Publication for One Year and Is Having Great Success!!!
I extend my thanks and appreciation to my readers and supporters!
Naomi
AWARD WINNING AUTHOR of “The Boy with the Best Laugh”
(Literary Historical Fiction, Romance)
Thirteen Years of Research and Writing Led Me to Chronicle the Events of the Vietnam Era.
…. the train made a stop at the border. My heart was pounding. Two military policemen boarded the train and searched each car, finally taking a person into custody. My car was spared, but ….
1970, Vietnam era. Adam’s life changes forever when his lottery number is selected. Terrified, he flees to Canada as a draft dodger. He leaves behind all that matters to him ‒ his childhood sweetheart, Liz. Desertion of his country fills him with disgrace and alcohol becomes his escape. A story of one man’s journey and struggle, and his autistic daughter whose life unfolds in unexpected and miraculous ways. Relive unforgettable moments in history as these two characters and their families come alive.
The Vietnam era was historically pivotal and of personal importance to me. I enjoyed writing every moment of this story. I hope all of you enjoy it too!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TS4KZZV
https://www.naomiekennedyauthor.com
https://www.instagram.com/naomiekennedyauthorbestlaugh/
https://booksbywomen.org/
“The Boy with the Best Laugh” has a 5-STAR RATING ON AMAZON!
***You can read about why I wrote my book in an online magazine called “Women Writers, Women’s Books”, and my website, both links above.
16/03/2023
ANNIVERSARY!!
I Am Thrilled to Announce My Novel Has Been in Publication for One Year and Is Having Great Success!!!
I extend my thanks and appreciation to my readers and supporters!
Naomi
AWARD WINNING AUTHOR of “The Boy with the Best Laugh”
(Literary Historical Fiction, Romance)
Thirteen Years of Research and Writing Led Me to Chronicle the Events of the Vietnam Era.
…. the train made a stop at the border. My heart was pounding. Two military policemen boarded the train and searched each car, finally taking a person into custody. My car was spared, but ….
1970, Vietnam era. Adam’s life changes forever when his lottery number is selected. Terrified, he flees to Canada as a draft dodger. He leaves behind all that matters to him ‒ his childhood sweetheart, Liz. Desertion of his country fills him with disgrace and alcohol becomes his escape. A story of one man’s journey and struggle, and his autistic daughter whose life unfolds in unexpected and miraculous ways. Relive unforgettable moments in history as these two characters and their families come alive.
The Vietnam era was historically pivotal and of personal importance to me. I enjoyed writing every moment of this story. I hope all of you enjoy it too!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TS4KZZV
https://www.naomiekennedyauthor.com
https://www.instagram.com/naomiekennedyauthorbestlaugh/
https://booksbywomen.org/
“The Boy with the Best Laugh” has a 5-STAR RATING ON AMAZON!
***You can read about why I wrote my book in an online magazine called “Women Writers, Women’s Books”, and my website, both links above.
15/03/2023
In November 1969, the largest antiwar demonstration in American history took place in Washington, D.C. Two hundred and fifty thousand Americans gathered peacefully demanding withdrawal of American troops from Vietnam. Later, the estimate would climb to 500,000! The antiwar movement bitterly divided Americans. Many people opposed the war; they were considered unpatriotic by others.
ANNIVERSARY!!
I Am Thrilled to Announce My Novel Has Been in Publication for One Year and Is Having Great Success!!!
I extend my thanks and appreciation to my readers and supporters!
Naomi
AWARD WINNING AUTHOR of “The Boy with the Best Laugh”
(Literary Historical Fiction, Romance)
Thirteen Years of Research and Writing Led Me to Chronicle the Events of the Vietnam Era.
…. the train made a stop at the border. My heart was pounding. Two military policemen boarded the train and searched each car, finally taking a person into custody. My car was spared, but ….
1970, Vietnam era. Adam’s life changes forever when his lottery number is selected. Terrified, he flees to Canada as a draft dodger. He leaves behind all that matters to him ‒ his childhood sweetheart, Liz. Desertion of his country fills him with disgrace and alcohol becomes his escape. A story of one man’s journey and struggle, and his autistic daughter whose life unfolds in unexpected and miraculous ways. Relive unforgettable moments in history as these two characters and their families come alive.
The Vietnam era was historically pivotal and of personal importance to me. I enjoyed writing every moment of this story. I hope all of you enjoy it too!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TS4KZZV
https://www.naomiekennedyauthor.com
https://www.instagram.com/naomiekennedyauthorbestlaugh/
https://booksbywomen.org/
“The Boy with the Best Laugh” has a 5-STAR RATING ON AMAZON!
***You can read about why I wrote my book in an online magazine called “Women Writers, Women’s Books”, and my website, both links above.
14/03/2023
During the Vietnam War, women waited for their husbands and finances to return home. There were pregnant women hoping their husbands would hurry home to be present for the birth of their babies. But, when there was no word, and time had passed, these families were often notified of the deaths of their loved ones by telegram, the sole means of family notification. Unfortunately, there wouldn’t have been any better way of softening the blow.
AWARD WINNING AUTHOR of “The Boy with the Best Laugh”
Hello! I hope you have an interest in my book and enjoy it! (Literary Historical Fiction, Romance) 1970, Vietnam era. A story of one man’s journey and struggle as a draft dodger, and his autistic daughter. Relive unforgettable moments in history as these two characters and their families come alive.
Adam’s life changes forever when his lottery number is selected. Terrified, he flees to Canada. He leaves behind all that matters to him ‒ his childhood sweetheart, Liz.
When Adam returns home to the US, an affair with a woman results in the birth of their daughter, Lillie.
All their lives are connected by one man.
“The Boy with the Best Laugh” is a moving story in a turbulent time in history when our country is at war, an unnecessary war of atrocity.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TS4KZZV
https://www.naomiekennedyauthor.com
https://www.instagram.com/naomiekennedyauthorbestlaugh/
https://booksbywomen.org/
“The Boy with the Best Laugh” has a 5-STAR⭐️Rating on Amazon!
I would love to hear from you after you read my book!
***You can read about why I wrote my book in an online magazine called “Women Writers, Women’s Books”, and my website, both links above.
13/03/2023
Did you know that in the past Asperger’s and Autism were known as two separate disorders? But in 2013 the World Health Organization discovered they both had similar symptoms and classified Asperger’s as part of a larger group of neurological disorders called Autistic Spectrum Disorder. In “The Boy with the Best Laugh”, Lillie’s parents struggle with her diagnosis.
AWARD WINNING AUTHOR of “The Boy with the Best Laugh”
(Literary Historical Fiction, Romance)
Thirteen Years of Research and Writing Led Me to Chronicle the Events of the Vietnam Era.
…. the train made a stop at the border. My heart was pounding. Two military policemen boarded the train and searched each car, finally taking a person into custody. My car was spared, but ….
1970, Vietnam era. Adam’s life changes forever when his lottery number is selected. Terrified, he flees to Canada as a draft dodger. He leaves behind all that matters to him ‒ his childhood sweetheart, Liz. Desertion of his country fills him with disgrace and alcohol becomes his escape. A story of one man’s journey and struggle, and his autistic daughter whose life unfolds in unexpected and miraculous ways. Relive unforgettable moments in history as these two characters and their families come alive.
The Vietnam era was historically pivotal and of personal importance to me. I enjoyed writing every moment of this story. I hope all of you enjoy it too!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TS4KZZV
https://www.naomiekennedyauthor.com
https://www.instagram.com/naomiekennedyauthorbestlaugh/
https://booksbywomen.org/
“The Boy with the Best Laugh” has a 5-STAR RATING ON AMAZON!
***You can read about why I wrote my book in an online magazine called “Women Writers, Women’s Books”, and my website, both links above.
12/03/2023
During the Vietnam War US draft dodgers settled in Canada’s big cities such as Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. As the numbers of draft dodgers grew towards the end of the 1960s, more and more people in Canada started working for organizations which helped draft dodgers find work and settle down.
AWARD WINNING AUTHOR of “The Boy with the Best Laugh”
(Literary Historical Fiction; Romance), Naomi E. Kennedy, Author
The Vietnam era was a turbulent time in history when our nation was at war and bitterly divided. Over 100,000 draft dodgers remain in Canada to this day. Could any one of us imagine the guilt, fear, and embarrassment one might go through as a draft dodger?
Thirteen years of research and writing led me to chronicle the events of the Vietnam era. Read the story of one man’s journey and struggle, and the story of Lillie, his autistic daughter whose life unfolds in unexpected and miraculous ways. You will re-live some unforgettable moments in history as these two characters and their families come alive. Hippies, drugs, demonstrations, and marches were all a part of this momentous time.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TS4KZZV
https://www.naomiekennedyauthor.com
https://www.instagram.com/naomiekennedyauthorbestlaugh/
https://booksbywomen.org/
“The Boy with the Best Laugh” has a 5-STAR RATING ON AMAZON!
I would love to hear from you after you read my book!
***You can read about why I wrote my book in an online magazine called “Women Writers, Women’s Books”, and my website, both links above.
11/03/2023
There are many famous autistic people, including musicians and artists. One, who was a surprise to me, was Marty Balin, singer/songwriter and founder of the Jefferson Airplane. His huge commercial success included their 1967 second album, Surrealistic Pillow, which went gold. Marty was diagnosed as autistic when he was a child and struggled with autism into adulthood. He also had a fascination with painting and acting. Meet Lillie in “The Boy with the Best Laugh” as she brings you into her world of music!
AWARD WINNING AUTHOR of “The Boy with the Best Laugh”
(Literary Historical Fiction, Romance)
Thirteen Years of Research and Writing Led Me to Chronicle the Events of the Vietnam Era.
…. the train made a stop at the border. My heart was pounding. Two military policemen boarded the train and searched each car, finally taking a person into custody. My car was spared, but ….
1970, Vietnam era. Adam’s life changes forever when his lottery number is selected. Terrified, he flees to Canada as a draft dodger. He leaves behind all that matters to him ‒ his childhood sweetheart, Liz. Desertion of his country fills him with disgrace and alcohol becomes his escape. A story of one man’s journey and struggle, and his autistic daughter whose life unfolds in unexpected and miraculous ways. Relive unforgettable moments in history as these two characters and their families come alive.
The Vietnam era was historically pivotal and of personal importance to me. I enjoyed writing every moment of this story. I hope all of you enjoy it too!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TS4KZZV
https://www.naomiekennedyauthor.com
https://www.instagram.com/naomiekennedyauthorbestlaugh/
https://booksbywomen.org/
“The Boy with the Best Laugh” has a 5-STAR RATING ON AMAZON!
***You can read about why I wrote my book in an online magazine called “Women Writers, Women’s Books”, and my website, both links above.