William T. Walraven's New Book "The Scarred Oak" is an Enthralling Story of a Man's Journey Through War and Toil to a New Country of Hope and Purpose.
CHAMPLIN, Minn., November 11, 2020 (Newswire.com) - William T. Walraven, was a chief engineer and plant manager for a large automated machinery manufacturer in the USA, and a technical assistant to the sales department. He was promoted to vice president of international sales and marketing. He than started his own successful business in international trading and resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has completed his most recent book “The Scarred Oak”: a gripping account of a man’s moments of struggle brought about by war and his determination to start anew in a land far away from home.
William writes, “This is the story of a young boy growing up in a small village located on the German border in southern Holland. He witnessed the start of WWII and all its cruelty. He was there when the Allied offensive came through his village. He also saw the horror of a defeated retreating German Army.
When he met the first American soldiers, he made himself a promise that when he grew up, he would go to America.
After some very troublesome young years while working in the coal mines and the loss of best friends, a very old oak tree changed his life forever. When he and young wife finally were ready to emigrate to the USA, they came to the conclusion that every country in western Europe had a quota for emigrating to the USA. The quota for Holland was filled for eight years.
The two decided to go to Canada instead. In 1958 they emigrated to Canada, and after five years and three months, they became Canadian citizens. In 1966 they emigrated to the USA, and in 1972 Eric finally fulfilled his promise to himself to become an American citizen. He traveled worldwide and lived through many experiences. It was truly an amazing word he lived in.”
Published by Fulton Books, William T. Walraven’s book shows the resilience and growth of a man who from boyhood has braved the odds of war and strived to survive in a land beyond the seas.
This book is an awe-inspiring opus filled with relatable circumstances of sacrifice and triumph from desolation, confusion, and strife.
Readers who wish to experience this evoking work can purchase “The Scarred Oak” at bookstores everywhere or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
Please direct all media inquiries to Gregory Reeves via email at gregory@fultonbooks.com or via telephone at 877-210-0816.
Source: Fulton Books
