It really is a small world. I joined the Marine Corps from Shreveport, Louisiana — a city founded by Captain Henry Miller Shreve. So, imagine my surprise when Heather Shreve, a descendant of the Shreve family tree, reached out to me about her powerful new book, The Long Blue Shadow.
Heather isn’t just connected by name — she carries a 250-year family legacy of military service. Her book tells the story of her grandfather, Arthur Shreve, a WWII POW, and her grandmother Julia’s resilience on the home front. It’s a heartfelt tribute to the often-unspoken struggles military families face.
In this episode, we dive into:
• The emotional impact of service on generations
• Why preserving these stories matters • Heather’s creative journey as a writer, speaker, and artist
• And her passion for honoring military spouses and families
Check out Heather’s work and upcoming projects at www.heather-p-shreve.com. You can order, “The Long Blue Shadow” on Amazon (https://a.co/d/0CwS8oW).
Thank you, Heather, for sharing your voice and your family’s story.
Watch Heather Shreve talk about her book on YouTube
Listen to us talk about The Long Blue Shadow on Spotify
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