How Long to Read Sons of My Fathers

How Long Does it Take to Read Sons of My Fathers?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 20 minutes to read Sons of My Fathers by Michael A. Simpson

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

SONS OF MY FATHERS intertwines two dramatic stories--the heroic saga of 19-year-old Ulysses Simpson, who joins wit his father Baylis to protect their family as the American Civil War rages around them; and the true story of another young Simpson man six generations later who follows the family tradition of service to the country and enlists in the military at the height of the Vietnam War. In 1864, Baylis Simpson is a sharecropper whose North Georgia farm stands on a line between General Sherman's Army and Kennesaw Mountain, the "Gibraltar of the South" that is the Confederacy's last hope of stopping the destruction of Atlanta. When "hell comes to Georgia," Baylis's youngest daughter suffers a horrifying tragedy that sets Baylis and Ulysses on a course of revenge, a decision that will forever change the destiny of their clan. One hundred years later, when Baylis's descendant Ron Simpson is assigned to fly a Huey gunship as a U.S. Army pilot, he fights a personal war within himself over whether to keep a century-old family oath. Ron's fateful decision forces him to confront his family's past and risk sacrificing his own future. Deeply personal and compellingly written, SONS OF MY FATHERS is an evocative journey into the author's family history and the universal themes central to is--the bonds of family and star-crossed love, duty versus faith, the true nature of patriotism and conscience in war, and the turbulent end of innocence. Rich in emotional textures, this multi-generational saga is a transformative and timeless coming-of-age narrative.

How long is Sons of My Fathers?

Sons of My Fathers by Michael A. Simpson is 434 pages long, and a total of 110,236 words.

This makes it 146% the length of the average book. It also has 135% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Sons of My Fathers Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 2 minutes to read Sons of My Fathers aloud.

What Reading Level is Sons of My Fathers?

Sons of My Fathers is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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