"Lest We Forget" is a novel that intertwines history and everyday life to form a rich tapestry of human experience and emotion. Set on the coastal North Carolina in the 1940s and 50s, the heartfelt story, punctuated with humor, embodies the struggles of a family and a people,revealing their sorrow and pain as well as their laughter and joy.Joey Bloomfield, a husband and father, is a hard-working, honorable man whose life is dedicated to providing for his family: his wife, Amma, and the six children. As Joey pushes toward self-knowledge and understanding, he learns the importance of a good education, of history, and the true meaning of love.