Brooklyn’s Bridge

On September 28, 1924, German immigrants Henry and Ella Borgman arrived in New York Harbor along with hundreds of others who dreamed of a better life in America. A year later, on their route home across the Brooklyn Bridge in the middle of a New York City traffic jam, Ella goes into labor and gives birth to a son. They name him Brooklyn “Brooks” Borgman after the bridge which, to them, embodied the American “can-do” attitude they had come to love. Life wasn’t easy for the Borgman’s, but they trust “the good Lord,” work hard and “get by with a little help from their friends” in the small town of Anomie, Kansas where they are forced to move after the depression. Henry becomes an airplane mechanic and Brooks starts spending lots of time with Dad at the hangar where he develops an aptitude for flying planes. Shortly before his 19th birthday, Brooks is drafted into the army during World War II. It soon becomes apparent that both the providence that ordered his parents’ lives and his own has been preparing him for his time in the service. Brooks quickly distinguishes himself as the best of his class and is pressed into dangerous duty. Against overwhelming odds, Brooks selflessly volunteers to put himself in harm’s way to aid a crucial mission, earning him the love of his fellow soldiers and the respect of his superiors. It will also win him the hearts and admiration of his countrymen but will he live to see it?

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About the Author

Gary Guest

“Meet Gary Guest.  His family and friends consider him a storyteller.  And now this storyteller is anxious to share his tales with the rest of the world.  In this, his first offering, “Fertilizer For The Funnybone,” Guest hopes to induce laughter from all its readers.  Some of the short stories and anecdotes will make you think and reflect on a simpler time not that many years ago.  Almost all of the content you find here centers around Guest’s agricultural life.
Gary and his wife Denise have called southern Illinois home all their lives in and around Washington County.  There they have raised four children and ten grandkids (so far).  Their small grain and cattle farm sustains their family and faith first lifestyle and creates more than enough incidents for the author to make fun of himself.  Gary loves making new friends and is fond of saying, “I have friends all over the world…Most of them I just haven’t met yet.”
You’ll make a new friend when you laugh along with Fertilizer For The Funnybone.

Reviews

Brooklyn’s Bridge Reviews

A great story of hope throughout struggle. A deeply heartfelt story, but an easy read. Would definitely recommend. – Reviewed by Heather Newcomb via Amazon

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"Brooklyn's Bridge" by Gary Guest. It's hard to find a book that one can recommend to everyone, but this book is it. From the beginning, you just want to read more and can't turn the pages fast enough. "Brooklyn's Bridge" is way too short for us and we want to hear more about the Borgman family and the small town of Anomie, Kansas. Chock filled with possibilities for other books we just want Gary to keep on writing. Reviewed by Anonymous

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Brooklyn’s Bridge was a great Christian faith-based book that I couldn’t put down. Brooklyn became a great fighter pilot who eventually saved many lives after being drafted into the Army Air Force. I really wish to read a sequel of this book to see just how Brooks and his fiancée, Ellen, lived out their lives together and just how many children they became blessed with. It touched me with the way Brooks dealt with his current situation given to him by the USA.

I love how the parents of Brooks and Brooks himself leaned upon God, like most of us tend to do in our lives when we need him the most and how God works in their lives in special ways and through special people that are put in our lives by him.

Anyone who reads this book will not be able to put it down. I cannot wait to read more by this author.

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This a must-read. You won't want to put this book down. It’s about a family looking for a better life by coming to America.

No matter the trials they face, they do their best to overcome adversity.

When they have a son life as they knew it changes and the key to life is what's inside you.

What does Brooks do that nobody else has done? Will he make it home? Was it all worth it? A must-read to find out.

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Brooklyn Bridge is a true piece of Americana. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this book. A cross between "Hero of Hacksaw Ridge" and "Fried Green Tomatoes" this book will delight you and fill you with feel-good emotions.

Gary Guest has a winner on his hands. We just might move to Amonie KS. A quick read with a dash of homespun romance is something you will want to share with your family and friends of all ages.

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Brooklyn’s Bridge was a great Christian faith-based book that I couldn’t put down. Brooklyn became a great fighter pilot who eventually saved many lives since being drafted into the Army Air Force. I really wish to read a sequel of this book to see just how Brooks and his fiancée, Ellen, lived out their lives together and just how many children they became blessed with it touched me with the way Brooks dealt with his current situation given to him by the USA.

I love how the parents of Brooks and Brooks himself leaned upon God, like most of us tend to do in our lives when we need him the most and how God works in their lives in special ways and through special people that are put in our lives by him.

Anyone who reads this book will not be able to put it down and will love to read more books by this author just as I cannot wait to read more by this author. Reviewed by Tiffany

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"Brooklyn's Bridge" by Gary Guest. It's hard to find a book that one can recommend to everyone, but this book is it. From the beginning, you just want to read more and can't turn the pages fast enough. "Brooklyn's Bridge" is way too short for us and we want to hear more about the Borgman family and the small town of Anomie, Kansas. Chock filled with possibilities for other books we just want Gary to keep on writing. Reviewed by PS

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Brooklyn Bridge is a true piece of Americana. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this book. A cross between "Hero of Hacksaw Ridge" and "Fried Green Tomatoes" this book will delight you and fill you with feel-good emotions.

Gary Guest has a winner on his hands. We just might move to Amonie KS. A quick read with a dash of homespun romance is something you will want to share with your family and friends of all ages. -Reviewed by JJ

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This a must-read. You won't want to put down about a family looking for a better life by coming to America.

No matter the trials they face, they do their best to overcome adversity.

When they have a son life as they knew it changes and the key to life is what's inside you.

What does Brooks do that nobody else has done? Will he make it home? Was it all worth it? A must-read to find out. -Reviewed by Carole

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A really great story depicting the American Dream. From unknown beginnings to trials, tribulations and growing up in America. Trusting in God and keeping the faith to do His will.

What a powerful message in a warm tale about dedication to your country and pride in protecting what you believe in. You don’t want to miss this one! -Reviewed by Ann

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In the 1920’s the Borgman’s fled Germany and the war in hopes of a better future. Arriving by boat in New York City they are seeking the American Dream that they had read so much about. Full of adventure, hope and love this book is proof that dreams really do come true.-Reviewed by Michelle

 

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