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A Cry of Rebellion: The Day Gertrude Was Born
Paperback
Series: Inspirational Books by Dr. Jerry, Book 6
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Dec 28 2025
Pages: 178
Weight: 0.57
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Some people are born into rebellion. Others grow into it.
A Cry of Rebellion: The Day Gertrude Was Born is a powerful literary novel about identity, discipline, inheritance, and the quiet courage required to stand when standing comes at a cost.
Born into a world shaped by war, migration, and unspoken history, Gertrude grows up under the steady guidance of her grandmother, Ursula-a woman of endurance, silence, and unyielding standards. Raised in the shadows of absence and responsibility, Gertrude learns early that silence can protect. Later, she learns when silence becomes complicity.
As Gertrude moves through generations marked by service, survival, and sacrifice, she must navigate questions of belonging across cultures, nations, and expectations. Her story unfolds not through loud rebellion, but through everyday moments-standing in line, sitting at the dinner table, asking a difficult question in a quiet room.
This is not a story about war. It is about what war leaves behind. It is about responsibility that does not end when uniforms are folded away, and about the discipline required to live with clarity in a world that prefers comfort.
This novel will resonate with readers who appreciate:
- Literary fiction grounded in lived experience
- Stories of strong women shaped by history they did not choose
- Military families and readers who understand duty beyond service
- Intergenerational stories of identity, endurance, and moral choice
- Writing that is restrained, human, and deeply reflective
A Cry of Rebellion is a novel for readers who know that the most powerful acts of defiance are often quiet-and that standing rarely announces itself.
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