There are stories we read for escape, and then there are those that challenge us to confront the complexities of memory, survival, and truth—The Bridge is a novel that does just that.

This is a book that you should consider reading!

Here are the book links:

Amazon: https://bit.ly/4kFfw0T

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/217958910-the-bridge

Synopsis:
A War That Won’t Let Go. A Memory That Can’t Be Buried. A Story That Refuses to Fade.

In The Bridge, Alan Ramias delivers a multi-layered narrative that shifts between the immediacy of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta and the quiet desperation of a grieving father seeking answers in a Chicago film studio. By weaving together gritty fiction, poetic fragments, and documentary realism, Ramias explores not only the brutal cost of war but the lifelong struggle to confront its aftermath. His characters, scarred both inside and out, navigate a world where survival often comes at the cost of silence, and the desire to remember is as painful as the need to forget. This novel leaves readers reflecting on the bridges we build to connect with the past—and the weight they bear.

Author Bio:
Alan Ramias served as an Army reporter in Vietnam, witnessing the war’s toll on soldiers and civilians alike. After returning home, he earned multiple degrees and spent decades consulting on corporate performance and human motivation for some of the world’s largest companies. His work has taken him across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, always with a focus on helping people navigate complexity and change. Now, returning to his original passion for storytelling, Ramias brings both personal experience and professional insight to The Bridge, crafting a narrative that lingers in both heart and mind.

I also love this picture of Alan back in the day…