REVOLUTION AT MY DOOR: THE DIARY OF DAVID WHITEHEAD

Born on the eve of the Revolutionary War, David Whitehead’s life unfolds against the turbulent backdrop of Colonial America. Arriving into the world just fifteen years before the colonies would ignite in rebellion, David is thrust into a life of hardship and resilience from the very start. Orphaned of his mother before he could even walk, he is raised by his father, his grandfather, and a series of stepmothers, each of whom attempts to fill the void left by his mother’s early death following the birth of his younger brother, James. David’s lineage is steeped in American roots: a third-generation American on his father’s side and a fifth-generation American on his mother’s. Despite this deep connection to the land, David grows up as a fragile, sensitive child, struggling with frequent illness during the harsh and uncertain times of the Colonies. His formative years are marked by the severe and often brutal discipline meted out by his father and grandfather, hoping to shape him into a young man of both physical and emotional endurance. As tensions between the British Crown and American settlers escalate, David’s peaceful village of Connecticut Farms-along with its neighboring towns of Elizabethtown and Springfield–finds itself under siege. The encroaching British and Hessian soldiers, stationed just across the sound on Long Island, plunder and wreak havoc upon the communities. In this period of escalating conflict, David and his brother James, now mere teenagers, are thrust into the heart of the struggle, compelled to defend their home and loved ones against the encroaching violence. This gripping narrative, rooted in historical events, is based on the personal journal of David Whitehead. His vivid and poignant accounts offer a rare and intimate glimpse into the trials of life during the American Revolutionary era, illuminating the courage and resilience of a young man coming of age amidst the crucible of war. Discover the story of David Whitehead and the indomitable spirit that helped shape a nation on the brink of independence.