Title - The Shot Not Heard Around The World
Author - Charlie Damitz
I’ve always been drawn to stories of courage, and this time I picked up Charlie Damitz’s The Shot Not Heard Around the World. The story follows young Jeremy, who is handed a musket and tasked with watching for Redcoats near his father’s farm. Any further action would be taken by the nearby Minutemen.
One day, a lone British scout separated from his unit and began climbing the slope toward Jeremy. When their eyes met, Jeremy didn’t just see an enemy—he saw a father. Not his own, but someone else’s. The scout, who was also preparing to fire, may have seen a son in Jeremy. Instead of engaging, the scout turned back and went downhill.
After this moment, Jeremy was consumed by feelings of guilt. He questioned whether he was a coward or a traitor. But everything changed when he met Doc Thorndike, who gave him the chance to help those wounded by war. That encounter set him on a path of healing and compassion.
This story powerfully explores the courage it takes to choose peace over violence. Jeremy’s journey is deeply inspiring. I’m glad I read this book—the ending was especially compelling. I enjoyed every moment of it.
Rating - 4/5
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