Timothy Berkey brings you this remarkable story loosely based on events during the Great Depression and World War II. South on Summit takes you through the lives of three characters who navigate love, loss, murder, the brutality of war and redemption. Share the sorrow of Mary Louise when her family experiences tragedy. Laugh with Bill as his G-man club pulls a prank on the town’s people. Follow two love stories paused by war. And feel Trysten’s anguish as he struggles with post war trauma and his quest to reunite with his love and a daughter. South on Summit allows you to go back in time and experience life as it was.
From South On Summit
“Trysten, we have been wondering where you were. Welcome home.” Mary Louise hugged me, and Bill shook my hand.
“It’s a long story but I’m now just down the street in an apartment over the barbershop. Sorry about Christmas with your family, Mary Lou. I got tied up and couldn’t come, and then there was work.”
“Where are you working?”
“Nowhere now. Lost my job at Koppers.”
“Koppers?” Elmer shook his head. “That’s pretty tough work. Can you drive a truck?”
“Did all of that on a farm and during the war. Paratroopers know how to do everything. So, yes, I can handle big trucks.”
Elmer looked at Bill. Bill nodded. “Well, let me talk to our other partner; we might have something for you. In the meantime, why don’t you join us for Sunday dinner, I’m sure Prudence can set another plate. We’re on South Summit.”
“Yes, I think I remember. I’m going to stop back at the apartment and get something first. See you there.”
I walked to the back of the barbershop and up the steps. I pulled my duffle from the closet and placed things in a paper bag. The snow that started during the service was now falling in large, heavy flakes. I drove to their house putting my windshield wipers on. Hmm, left on South Summit off Main. The street was lined with elms that formed a canopy of snow. It was like driving through a dream. I stopped for a moment to take it all in. I then understood why Bill talked about South on Summit. It made me feel like home, a place where all of us should live.
