Katherine Wilburn’s War

In the autumn of 1944, as World War II rages across Europe and the Pacific, Katherine Wilburn faces battles of her own. At 34, she is navigating her third marriage, burdened by her husband’s struggle with alcoholism and the emotional toll of raising three children in uncertain times.

Her eldest son, just 17, is serving in the Army and landed in Normandy on D-Day. It’s been over a month since Katherine last heard from him, and her fears grow with each passing day. Meanwhile, her ten-year-old son Glenn is struggling in school, and her sixteen-year-old daughter teeters on the brink of adulthood, eager to leave childhood behind.

As Thanksgiving and Christmas approach, Katherine’s resolve is tested. Her husband’s drinking casts a shadow over their fragile marriage, and her once-strong faith in God wavers. When a telegram from the war department arrives, carrying devastating news, Katherine is plunged into despair.

Faced with overwhelming grief, Katherine must confront her inner turmoil: can she hold her family together, or will this latest blow shatter what little remains of her strength? Will her faith, flickering like a candle in the darkness, be enough to carry her through?

This poignant tale of love, loss, and resilience takes you into the heart of an American family during history’s darkest hours. Through the pain, Katherine discovers the enduring power of hope and the unyielding bonds of love.