THE VICTORS by JACK CAVANAUGH is the seventh book in his American Family Portrait series. This novel is set during the Second World War and in it we see how Jesse and Emily Morgan's son Johnny's family fare at this horrific time in world history. Of the four Morgan children Walt and Alexandra have inherited their father's love of flying whilst Nathanial and Lily are the artistic members of the family. As it does throughout the series, the Morgan family bible plays an important part in the story.Against the backdrop of war, we see how the characters grow in their walk with the Lord as they are forced by adverse circumstances to decide what really is important in life and to rely on Him as never before. Their struggles are very real and well portrayed.
I like the way the author uses Scripture throughout the novel, showing the importance of knowing the Word of God, especially when one is in impossible situations. In fact we see how Laura comes to trust God when she is at her lowest, even as Job worshipped God when he had lost everything.
We see the individual members of the Morgan family holding true to the Christian values of their heritage,as symbolized by the handing down of the family bible to a member of the next generation who will, in turn, teach his family the truth of God's Word.
Another remarkable aspect of this story is the way that we are shown how all Germans were not pro Hitler, and the human kindness that existed between individuals who showed love to those who others would have seen as their enemy. We see what true Christian love is all about!
This is a novel, based on history, with a strong Christian message, and I recommend it as a most enjoyable and interesting read.
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