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Ghosts of Time
Ghosts of Time
Ghosts of Time
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Based on the multiple lives and tumultuous times of Vance Moran, Ghosts of Time takes the reader on an extraordinary, often unbelievable real-life adventure. An abusive childhood in the swamps of Louisiana, a family breadwinner at age six, alone by the age of twelve and being a professional boxer does not prepare Vance for what he faces as a US Military pilot at eighteen on a secret mission behind enemy lines in the scorching, barren wastelands of Northern Africa during World War II. Few have survived the tortures he endured and returned home to piece one's life together. Vance Moran perseveres with rugged determination to overcome overwhelming odds.

This book is based on more than sixteen hours of recorded conversations plus additional anecdotal references by Vance Moran.
LanguageEnglish
PublisheriUniverse
Release dateAug 28, 2000
ISBN9781469758640
Ghosts of Time
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Don Goodman

After 34 years as a Special-Education teacher, Don Goodman retired and published his first book, Ghosts of Time, which was followed by three other powerhouse novels. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Don graduated from UCLA with a degree in business. He later earned an Elementary school credential from Cal State Los Angeles and then received a Master’s degree in Education from Cal Lutheran College. He was an Educational Therapist for many years, successfully operating his own Reading Clinic. The author is very proud of his granddaughter, Danya M. Bloom, the artist who designed the front cover. Don spends his leisure time writing, swimming, and hiking in the local mountains. Don lives in Palm Springs, California, with his wife, best friend and editor, Sally.

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