Support a Navy widow and World War II daughter’s mission to combat hunger. Written by the daughter of 1st Lt. Morris Brown (Battle of Cherbourg) and widow of 20-year Navy Persian Gulf veteran Ronald Oberne, the six-book series Surviving 1963 reflects on growing up in rural poverty due to her father's severe PTSD. To honor their legacy, 100% of all book proceeds are donated quarterly through the VetsHelpingVets of Hillview to fully stock the shelves at the Lincoln Promise Food Pantry in Coatesville, Pa. Read a powerful story of survival while directly supporting veterans giving back to their local community
Honoring fallen heroes: book series proceeds feed families in need
June 22, 2026
About the author:
Writing under the pen name Elaine Brown, this author is deeply rooted in the veteran community as both a proud World War II daughter and a Navy veteran's widow. Her six-book series, Surviving 1963, reflects her firsthand experiences growing up with childhood hunger and housing insecurity in rural Florida due to her father's severe PTSD. Today, she proudly honors her family's service by turning her personal history into a mission to support veterans and feed neighbors in need.
Web site:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2QHNFSB
