Jeff Minick
Author
Jeff Minick has four children and a passel of grandkids. He has written two novels, “Amanda Bell” and “Dust on Their Wings,” as well as “Learning as I Go” and “Movies Make the Man.” You’ll find more of his writing at JeffMinick.substack.com.
LATEST
‘Jefferson Still Lives’: America’s Anniversary Parties From the Past
A look at America’s past Fourth of July celebrations, from tall ships to Jefferson’s final words, and what they reveal about the nation today.
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The White House Bride Who Won a Nation’s Heart
In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we meet a first lady with several interesting ‘firsts’ all her own.
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Jimmy Stewart: From Academy Award Winner to Wartime Hero
In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we look at a man whose love of country superseded his career and inspired his fellow Americans.
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Standing Tall: A Helicopter Pilot Stops a Massacre
This installment of ‘When Courage Counted’ features Hugh Thompson and his heroic crewmates who helped end the My Lai Massacre during the Vietnam War.
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Dear Graduates: These 4 Choices Make a Rich Life
There are a few daily habits that call us to live fully, love deeply, and take the chances that truly matter.
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Standing Tall: One Man’s Moral Courage During the Vietnam War
This installment of ‘When Courage Counted’ features Hugh Thompson Jr. and his heroic crewmates who helped end the My Lai Massacre.
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Sentimental Journey: 19th-Century Poems About Mothers and Motherhood
Heartwarming verses celebrate the gentle, nurturing hand of a mother and the joy that fills a maternal heart.
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