Linda DeGree's The Sense of It: Living for Peace Invites Readers to Find Their Own Sense of It
Posted May 19, 2026 by Dacosta
The first book in the multigenerational Sense of It series follows James and Margie in a powerful coming-of-age story set during the Vietnam War Era, rooted in the conviction that peace is worth living for.
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and author, announces THE SENSE OF IT: LIVING FOR PEACE
— the first book in her deeply personal and inspiring
multigenerational series.
The Vietnam War is raging when James makes a life-changing
decision: to drop out of high school and refuse to fight
in a war he does not believe in. His sister Margie watches,
questions, and ultimately joins him on a journey to find
careers where they can each live out their values and
discover their own personal sense of it.
Written as letters intertwined with poetry — and enriched
with quotations and letters from Veterans, a Military
Recruiter, and politicians — THE SENSE OF IT is a unique
and courageous debut that blends history, conscience,
and heart.
"I have always believed that peace is something you can
teach," says author Linda DeGree. "This series was born
out of my own life, my own family, and my own conviction
that every person has the ability to find their own
sense of it."
The Sense of It series follows Margie from age 17 all
the way into her 60s across four books, offering readers
a rare and intimate multigenerational journey. With values
rooted in faith, family, and the quiet power of everyday
life, the series speaks to readers who are searching for
stories that matter, and for inspiration to find meaning
in their own lives.
Linda DeGree's ultimate vision is simple and profound:
to help readers find their own personal sense of it
in their own lives.
THE SENSE OF IT: LIVING FOR PEACE is available now on
Amazon in Kindle and paperback:
https://www.amazon.com/Sense-Living-Peace-Linda-DeGree-ebook/dp/B0DJ9S9WV7
About the Author:
Linda DeGree is an educator, farm wife, mother, and
grandmother whose writing grows from her own life
experiences. She is the author of THE SENSE OF IT
series, the children's books I REALLY WANT A UNICYCLE
and WHAT'S NEXT, ELI?, the Christmas play THE SPIRIT
OF CHRISTMAS IS PEACE, the poetry collection THE
IMPORTANCE OF DANDELIONS, and two online poetry
courses: POETRY OF THE HEART and SOUL TALK.
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| Contact Email | [email protected] |
| Issued By | Linda Deutmeyer |
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| Business Address | 525 Broadhollow Road, Suite 10, Melville, NY 11747 |
| Country | United States |
| Categories | Books , Education , Literature |
| Tags | linda degree , the sense of it , inspirational fiction , vietnam war era , multigenerational series |
| Last Updated | May 19, 2026 |