Myra Goode Jones, a freelance writer who has been writing inspirational stories and articles since the 1980's, has been published in numerous magazines, with worldwide circulation. She was winner of a theme writing contest in the Good Housekeeping Magazine. This book is the result of curiosity about stories that her uncle, Drolan Chandler, WWII POW, captivated family members with at reunion gatherings. They were amazing stories, sometimes shocking, hilarious or heartbreaking memories at the hands of Japanese captors. She knew the details must be preserved for future generations. Myra spent hundreds of hours interviewing, recording, researching, and traveling with her uncle to visit former comrades and attend a POW reunion. 'Never Give Up' became the compilation of his painful and intriguing stories. His chronicle will serve as an inspiration to those who journey with him. His unique personality and voice are distinctly heard through the narrative.
Myra attended Lee College, Cleveland, Tennessee, and UAB, Alabama. She currently lives with her husband in a cabin with a two-acre fish pond. Both are retired and enjoy keeping up with seven grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and one great-grandson. God is good! Life is great!