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The day before July 4, 1976, as a nation observes its bicentennial, one family's preparations spark quiet reckonings-of loyalty, longing, and the cost of independence. Bicentennial Eve: A Wisconsin Novella is a gentle, slice-of-life tale of a family on the eve of the USA's 200th Birthday. As the cast of characters go about their day, each of them struggles with their own passing of time. From Grandma Kitty's quest for some adventure to young Skylar's search for a taste of first love, each family member is looking for a little independence of their own against the backdrop of a changing country. Author Julie A. Jacob's created a believable world in the fictional Wisconsin Lakeshore community of Middleport. Her writing is impeccable, drawing the reader into the story with great attention to the cultural details of the times. Bicentennial Eve is more than a nice story; it is a testament to the lasting values that make up family and a look into the communities that make up Midwestern America. Those who appreciate the charm of Thornton Wilder's Our Town will love the character of the small-town view of America in 1976. Julie A. Jacob has found something special that endures through the decades.

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The stunning story rolls back the decades to 1976 and makes you feel connected to the characters even after you put the book down. The narrative connects with the past and proves that time periods, styles, and fashions may change, but family and community are constant. -Amy Meyer, Manitowoc County Historical Society Executive DirectorBicentennial Eve delivers a heartwarming slice of life in a small town on the shore of Lake Michigan. The reader feels privileged to get a glimpse into the lives of some of the townsfolk as they wrestle with their hopes and dreams, worries, and regrets. There's comfort in knowing they are surrounded by a community that cares deeply for each of them. -Mary Behan, author of award-winning novels A Measured Thread and Finding Isobel Reading Julie A. Jacob's Bicentennial Eve is like spending the day with close friends. From Grandma Kitty out for an adventure she's been waiting seventy years to tackle, to her new teen granddaughter Skylar looking for her first kiss, this poignant story of a family's day in 1976 and beyond will touch readers. Well done. -Lisa Lickel, Creative Wisconsin magazine editor and author of the Forces of Nature seriesStep into the heart of 1976 Wisconsin, where the spirit of America's bicentennial pulses through every page. In Bicentennial Eve, Julie A. Jacob delivers an evocative, unforgettable portrait of a family on the brink of change. A young girl aches for her first kiss, a college student is caught between adventure abroad and love at home, and a devoted husband is left wondering what his wife truly desires. Brimming with nostalgia, longing, and the quiet hope of new beginnings, this gentle novel invites you to relive the magic and heartbreak of a pivotal moment in history. Perfect for fans of rich family dramas and coming-of-age tales, Bicentennial Eve will leave you reflecting on the ties that bind and the dreams that set us free. -Marie Zhuikov, author of The Path of Totality

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