Bill Beltz 
The Buried War 

The Buried War is a bugle cry; a Reveille of rage and a eulogy for the lost souls of war. It is the story of my father, his PTSD as a WW II veteran, my own journey as a Franciscan monk and heartfelt struggle with depression throughout my life. It is the story of a family from Alliance, Ohio weathering the storm of incredible poverty and hopelessness while living with the insanity of a father impaired and afflicted by the war. It is the story of my search for purpose and meaning by following the way of St. Francis of Assisi even after leaving behind the robe, the cord and the sandals.

About the author

Bill Beltz was born in Alliance, Ohio in 1948. He holds an Ed. M. in Psychology and Learning Disabilities. After spending several years as a Franciscan monk and teacher he is now an entrepreneur with a business that he has owned and managed for over thirty-five years. He is a Board Member of the Thomas Wolfe Society, a worldwide organization that encourages readership and creative writing and is also a contributor to the Thomas Wolfe Review. His wife Karen is a retired educator. One of his favorite hobbies is section hiking the Appalachian Trail. This is his debut memoir.

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