Bill McBrayer

Between Grace and Grit

History & Biography

“What a fantastic read! Ray Combs writes with a poet’s ear and historian’s care. Between Grace and Grit moves effortlessly between memory and meaning, offering scenes that linger and truths that resonate beyond the final page. It reminds me that history is shaped by families—earned, tested, and ultimately sustaining. It took me back to my own childhood and upbringing and all the emotions associated with it. Well worth the read.”