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On Butterfly Wings: A Story Of Young Love And How The Vietnam War Penetrated The Soul Of America

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On Butterfly Wings: A Story Of Young Love And How The Vietnam War Penetrated The Soul Of AmericaThe soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars. General Douglas MacArthur The War in Vietnam was one of the most significant periods in U. S. history. We were a country divided between those who fought for the war and those who fought against it. On Butterfly Wings is the remarkable story of Jeff Horton, who leaves his youthful innocence behind to serve his country in a war no one

The soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars. - General Douglas MacArthur The War in Vietnam was one of the most significant periods in U.S. history. We were a country divided between those who fought for the war and those who fought against it. On Butterfly Wings is the remarkable story of Jeff Horton, who leaves his youthful innocence behind to serve his country in a war no one understands. He and his high school friends face a draft into military service to fuel the needs of the war as they all go their separate ways into different branches of service. The story unfolds during the years of 1968 and 1969 as he experiences a new life in the Air Force ultimately taking him to Phan Rang Air Base in South Vietnam. His life is changed forever as he experiences both the horrors of war and the extraordinary friendships that helped him survive it. Unfortunately, his sacrifice requires leaving his dearly loved Katie and his home back in Alabama. On Butterfly Wings is a genuinely moving and honest story. Like a poet, J.W. Hogan captures in vivid detail the sights, smells and sounds, music, and politics of the late sixties, yet he tells his tale in an easy conversational manner. This is an incredible narrative to which children of the sixties can relate and from which their children can learn.

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J.W. Hogan is a Vietnam veteran and wrote On Butterfly Wings as a novel based on his own experiences. After leaving the Air Force, he returned home and enrolled at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History. He loves to write and speak about the South, especially his beloved home state of Alabama. He has spent the last three decades working for the US Postal Service and is the Postmaster in Eva, Alabama. He resides in Hartselle with his wife of thirty-six years, Karen, and is the father of four children. After retirement he plans to continue writing and speaking and will try to help Americans understand how the Vietnam War scarred our nation. He has become a passionate historian of the sixties, especially as it relates to the Deep South.

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Brad layland
Massapequa, US
★★★★★ 5
Meaningful, Enjoyable and Uplifting
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I don’t read a lot of novels, but after hearing recommendation after recommendation, I finally picked up Theo of Golden—and it absolutely lived up to the hype. Alan Levi tells a story that is inspiring, wholesome, thoughtful, and genuinely fun to read. The characters felt real, the writing was engaging, and the story carried deeper themes about life, purpose, and relationships without ever feeling forced. I also know Alan through Young Life, which made reading the book even more special for me personally. If you’re looking for a meaningful novel that is both enjoyable and uplifting, I highly recommend this book.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2026
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jubydo
Natrona Heights, US
★★★★★ 5
a swim through literary magic
Format: Kindle
Reading this book reminds me of jumping into a pool of water and the way the water tickles your skin as you descend into it, then surrounds you and totally encompasses you in its liquid wonder. There is so much here: beautiful metaphors that conjure up both visual images and the emotions that accompany it. Wonderful character development: presented with gentleness, respect and grace. An intricate plot that carries the reader along lightly and buoyantly, not calling attention to itself, but carrying through to the end. The book itself is a portrait of Theo, in keeping with the portrait style described within.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2026
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Lisa W.
Draper, US
★★★★★ 5
Beautiful and Thought Provoking
Format: Kindle
This book: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I absolutely loved this book! I tried reading it about 2 months ago and couldn’t get into it after reading a few pages. Then my neighborhood book club picked it so I decided to try listening to it on audible. I was hooked immediately as the narrator had such a warm, calming voice that perfectly captured the heartwarming and sincere nature of the story. I was so invested in this book that I listened to it every moment I could whether it was while I was doing chores around the house or driving. Then when I couldn’t listen to it so as to not disturb others I had my face in my kindle just wanting more and more. THIS BOOK should be read by everyone as we all need a bit of Theo in our lives. Theo is a wound with a voice, a messenger from heaven, the epitome of kindness, and the friend that you didn’t know you needed. 😢❤️
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Arty
Chelsea, US
★★★★★ 4
The end is only the beginning
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Theo appears in a small fictional Georgia town named Golden. He’s a distinguished old man with a mysterious past. He’s a quiet observer; then he makes friends in a coffee house and there pursues a plan to personally gift every portrait drawing on the wall to the townsfolk simply pictured there. As an artist, I appreciated the detailed descriptions of each face, and then the invited dialogue with each person behind those drawings. The characters Theo gets to know are varied and storied. Of even more value to me was Theo’s visit to the studio of the originator of all the portraits. Layers start getting unpeeled in this tale. I started to highlight phrases when the motivation for doing the work got uncovered between them. There were times when I felt the main character was “too good” to be believable. I personally appreciated the subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) references to Theo being a Christ figure. But remember that Jesus was the one who said “woe to you when all men speak well of you”. The Theo who is pictured in this book, and the reactions of most around him is maybe a little too syrupy? A friend who is in my book club felt herself being “manipulated” when reading this book. I ponder that. There was a plethora of reactions to Jesus too, but I don’t think any honest quester ever felt manipulated. He let them walk freely away. For me the significance of each face was the key theme, and each face held sorrow. There are some beautiful lines in the book around this. The ambitions: true and false in the “art world” also the business world resonated also. The Pastor’s words during a funeral at the end were valuable. And the little girl’s imagination (prompted by Theo) of all the musical notes flying on their wings into the chandeliers so that they can sing again later was a wonderful metaphor. There are some excellent passages in this book if you remain in it. As one grandmother said in this tale: “Baby, they’s justice and they’s mercy. If you not sure what to do and you gotta choose one or the other, I say always go the mercy way. If you make a mistake, make it for mercy. Bad mercy don’t hurt nearly like bad justice and always remember, the eye of God can see.”
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Megan
Carnegie, US
★★★★★ 5
⭐️ A Beautifully Written Story That Stays With You ⭐️
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Theo of Golden by Allen Levi is one of those rare books that quietly settles into your heart and lingers long after the final page. The writing is intelligent, thoughtful, and beautifully crafted, with storytelling that feels both timeless and deeply human. The characters are wonderfully developed and feel incredibly real, but Theo himself is unforgettable. I found myself learning so much from him along the way about life, people, kindness, and perspective. Allen Levi has a gift for creating a world that feels warm, meaningful, and genuine. This was a truly lovely read, full of wisdom, heart, and beautiful prose. An easy five stars for me. 📚✨
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Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2026

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