Guiding Missal
by Nancy Panko
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Pub Date Apr 11 2018 | Archive Date Sep 06 2018
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Description
“If this little book could only talk!” is the premise of Guiding Missal (based on a true story) about a lively prayerbook that accompanies three military men as they live through momentous events in our nation’s history.
In 1942, George Panko is drafted into the U.S. Army and volunteers to be a forward observer conducting covert operations behind German lines during the Battle of the Bulge. In his combat jacket pocket, he carries a small prayer book, My Military Missal. The little missal provides solace as well as a running commentary on the battle and the deeds that earned George two Bronze Stars.
George’s son, Butch enlists in the United States Air Force in the 1960’s. Before his son leaves for basic training, George entrusts Butch with his tattered military missal. Butch finds himself decoding top secret information in an underground bunker during the height of the Berlin Crisis. He and the little book are praying that WWIII isn’t about to break out.
Fast forward to 1991: Butch Panko’s future son-in-law, T.O Williams, overcomes a debilitating condition to enlist in the U.S.Army. In 1992, the newlywed is grateful for the well-worn prayerbook Butch gave him just before he’s deployed to Africa. He and the book find themselves plunged into an unrelenting fight for survival on the streets of war-torn Mogadishu, Somalia, during “Blackhawk Down.” By God’s grace, they both live to tell a miraculous story of deliverance in that hopeless situation.
Deftly combining fast-paced action with humor, history, and scenes of family tenderness, Guiding Missal is an inspiring account of God’s faithfulness in times of trouble, making it a must-read for history buffs as well as anyone who cares about our military.
Advance Praise
“An inspirational story told from an original viewpoint. Nancy Panko’s clever tale is as comforting as a guiding missal in one’s shirt pocket, tucked close to the heart.”
Scott Mason, author of Faith and Air: The Miracle List and
host of the emmy-award-winning Tar Heel Traveler series
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“A heartfelt tale of a family’s service to our country and devotion to God.”
Jim DeFelice,
co-author of Fighting Blind and American Sniper
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“...a unique, intense and reverent tribute to our troops through three modern eras. Part fantasy, part history, the experiences of three different military men are recounted by the spunky little book that was their constant companion.”
E.E. Kennedy,
author of the Miss Prentice Mysteries
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“A tiny, prayer book narrates a story about the divine protection experienced by three generations of military men who carry it. ...an inspiring story with both whimsy and grim reality. This ‘Guiding Missal’ definitely hits its mark!”
Ann Ault,
author of Hi From the Sky: On the Road to Happily Ever After
“Read the touching journey and inspiration provided to the Panko family by the Guiding Missal. Discover how a small paper book provided strength and hope in the face of tragic adversity. Read the true miracle, Guiding Missal.”
Tim Forrest, IslandSunrises.com
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“A masterful storyteller, Panko weaves a soul-stirring tale of history, faith, and grace from the foxholes to the gates of heaven … absolutely stunning.”
Barbara Parentini,
author of Living Letters®Seminars
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“This cleverly woven story is a journey through generations which immediately draws the reader in and holds them there through love and loss, crisis and triumph. Guiding Missal is a must read for all ages.”
Debbie Dillon
Publisher Joyful Kitchen Magazine
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781611532401 |
| PRICE | $6.49 (USD) |
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Michelle K, Reviewer
Guiding Missal
by Nancy Panko
BooksGoSocial
Christian , Historical Fiction
Pub Date 11 Apr 2018
I am reviewing a copy of Guiding Missal Through BooksGoSocial and Netgalley:
Guiding Missal is a story about a little prayer book that accompanied three military men as they lived through some of the most of Momentous events of the history of our nation.
George Panko was drafted into the U.S Army in 1942 where he volunteers to be a forward onserver conducting convert operations behind convert lines during The Battle of the Bulge. In his pocket he carries a small prayer book in his pocket. The prayer book is titled My Military Missal and he provides Solace, and has a commentary on both the battle and deeds that won him two Bronze Stars.
George’s Son Bush enlists In the Airforce during the 1960’s, before Bush leaves for basic training his Dad gives him his worn military Missal. During the height of the Berlin Crisis Butch finds himself decoding top secret information in a military bunker. He is in the bunker with the Missal praying that there‘s not about to be a World War 3.
In 1991 T.O Williams, Butch Panko’s Future Son In Law overcomes a debilitating condition to enlist in the U.S Army. In 1992 the newly married WilliAm is grateful for the well worn prayer book his Father in Law Butch Panko gives him just before he is deployed to Africa. As he finds himself fighting for survival on the war torn streets of Mogadishu, Somalia during Black Hawk Down. He and the Missal survive to tell the story.
I give Guiding Missal five out of five stars!
Happy Reading!
