A Place We Knew Well

In late October 1962, Wes Avery, a former Air Force tail-gunner, is navigating his ideal life in central Florida, where he balances work, family, and the American Dream. As tensions rise over the Cuban Missile Crisis, Wes’s family faces mounting anxiety—his wife Sarah retreats into memories within a bomb shelter, while their daughter Charlotte grapples with high school milestones amidst the chaos. As the pressure mounts, a long-buried secret threatens to unravel their lives, showcasing an ordinary family's struggle to maintain normalcy during a historic crisis. Susan Carol McCarthy poignantly explores the intersection of personal and societal turmoil in these thirteen unforgettable days.