A biography of an American hero entitled Stonewall Jackson: Loved in the South, Admired in the North was written by Charles Ludwig. This paperback book was first published in 1989 by Mott Media and contains 176 pages. This biography takes place in the 1800’s in the southern states of the U.S.
Tom “Stonewall” Jackson was orphaned at an early age because his parents died. He moved in with one of his uncles and went to school for a while. He had a very difficult time learning. As Tom grew older he wanted to enter West Point. He eventually was admitted and did very well. When Tom got out of college he was ordered into the War of Mexico. While there, he proved himself courageous and was promoted to brevet major. After the War with Mexico was over, the major did not have anything to do. Tom started to read the Bible and remembered that his mother had told him to live for the Lord. When he returned to Virginia, he joined a church and became a devout Christian.
After a few years at home, things were getting worse in the states. The arguments were getting hotter and more unfriendly until the southern and northern states broke out into war. Tom was not for fighting, but he said he would fight to defend his homeland. On Sunday morning, July 21, 1861, the Federal army initiated the attack. South Carolina troops under General B. E. Bee had fought the federal troops all morning. When the Confederate lines broke, General Bee told his men, “Look yonder! There are Jackson and his brigade standing like a stone wall. Let us determine to die here, and we will conquer. Rally behind them!” That is where Tom got his name “Stonewall”.
The author did great work in describing Stonewall Jackson’s life in a true and exciting way. I find that reading biographies such as are in the Sower Series excites me to live in a Christ-honoring way. I would recommend the Sower Series biographies to anyone for wholesome and encouraging reading.
