How much of a man’s life can be found in official records—and how much remains hidden beneath the surface?
Born in Kentucky in 1927, Edward William Murrell grows up learning that strength is often measured by what a man endures without speaking. His journey carries him from the familiar world of home into the United States Navy, where he serves as a sailor and becomes remembered by his family as a diver. Yet the greatest tests of his life await him after his service ends.
Through work, marriage, fatherhood, love, loss, and the quiet burdens of growing older, Edward struggles to build a life worthy of those who came before him. His story reaches back to William Murrell, a Black Union soldier whose fight for freedom becomes part of the inheritance carried by generations of the Murrell family.
As Edward’s descendants search through documents, memories, and stories passed down over time, they must decide what can be proven, what can only be remembered, and what it truly means to preserve a family’s legacy.
Inspired by real people, historical records, family research, and oral testimony, Beneath the Surface is a moving historical novel about service, sacrifice, resilience, and the truths families carry even when the evidence has faded.
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. How much of a man's life can be found in official records-and how much remains hidden beneath the surface?Born in Kentucky in 1927, Edward William Murrell grows up learning that strength is often measured by what a man endures without speaking. His journey carries him from the familiar world of home into the United States Navy, where he serves as a sailor and becomes remembered by his family as a diver. Yet the greatest tests of his life await him after his service ends.Through work, marriage, fatherhood, love, loss, and the quiet burdens of growing older, Edward struggles to build a life worthy of those who came before him. His story reaches back to William Murrell, a Black Union soldier whose fight for freedom becomes part of the inheritance carried by generations of the Murrell family.As Edward's descendants search through documents, memories, and stories passed down over time, they must decide what can be proven, what can only be remembered, and what it truly means to preserve a family's legacy.Inspired by real people, historical records, family research, and oral testimony, Beneath the Surface is a moving historical novel about service, sacrifice, resilience, and the truths families carry even when the evidence has faded. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9798194044634
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. How much of a man's life can be found in official records-and how much remains hidden beneath the surface?Born in Kentucky in 1927, Edward William Murrell grows up learning that strength is often measured by what a man endures without speaking. His journey carries him from the familiar world of home into the United States Navy, where he serves as a sailor and becomes remembered by his family as a diver. Yet the greatest tests of his life await him after his service ends.Through work, marriage, fatherhood, love, loss, and the quiet burdens of growing older, Edward struggles to build a life worthy of those who came before him. His story reaches back to William Murrell, a Black Union soldier whose fight for freedom becomes part of the inheritance carried by generations of the Murrell family.As Edward's descendants search through documents, memories, and stories passed down over time, they must decide what can be proven, what can only be remembered, and what it truly means to preserve a family's legacy.Inspired by real people, historical records, family research, and oral testimony, Beneath the Surface is a moving historical novel about service, sacrifice, resilience, and the truths families carry even when the evidence has faded. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9798194044634
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How much of a man's life can be found in official records-and how much remains hidden beneath the surface Born in Kentucky in 1927, Edward William Murrell grows up learning that strength is often measured by what a man endures without speaking. His journey carries him from the familiar world of home into the United States Navy, where he serves as a sailor and becomes remembered by his family as a diver. Yet the greatest tests of his life await him after his service ends.Through work, marriage, fatherhood, love, loss, and the quiet burdens of growing older, Edward struggles to build a life worthy of those who came before him. His story reaches back to William Murrell, a Black Union soldier whose fight for freedom becomes part of the inheritance carried by generations of the Murrell family.As Edward's descendants search through documents, memories, and stories passed down over time, they must decide what can be proven, what can only be remembered, and what it truly means to preserve a family's legacy.Inspired by real people, historical records, family research, and oral testimony, Beneath the Surface is a moving historical novel about service, sacrifice, resilience, and the truths families carry even when the evidence has faded. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9798194044634
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