The author has looked at the Civil War, Mitchell's home town, friends, relatives, etc. and found out that a LOT of real life events went in to the Civil War novel. He gives many stories about people and events that affected the author and her writing.
Bonner starts the book with a very easy to understand telling of Civil War events that happened around Atlanta (Sherman's March to the Sea). He reminds the reader that President Lincoln was heading into a campaign for a second term, and he was doubtful he would win. His opponent was the former Union general in chief, George McClellan. McClellan's party, the Democrats, were pushing for a an end to the war.
The whole situation was very complicated, but it always makes one think about the "what if" situations that may have happened.
Anyway, Lost in Yesterday was a quick, easy to understand read that packed a wallop. I can't wait to get back south and check things out in Jonesboro!
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