Articles written by Thomas Goodrum

Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Growing up: 2 of 66

"The Great Escape" As an adolescent living in a Middle-Eastern country during a wartime period, I was aware of the inherent dangers. Yet I really was not overly concerned for my safety. My past experiences had included blackouts, personal guards, soldiers buried in our backyard, a machine gun in Cairo, anti-aircraft fire, re...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Childhood memories: 220 of 292

"Absolute Loyalty" In the distance there were explosions. From the rooftop of his house he could see dark smoke billowing through the crimson haze of the city. Next he saw flames. Part of the city was ablaze. From the minaret of a nearby mosque could be heard the "Call to Prayers." This was his home. This was 1948. This was ...