Ron Blum
About Ron Blum
Ron Blum dedicated 20 years to military service in the Army, Army National Guard, Army Air National Guard, and Army Reserves. After returning from Vietnam, he worked primarily as a building trades teacher for the Michigan Department of Corrections and ran his own construction company. A skilled residential builder, he spent years remodeling homes. Now retired, Ron enjoys reading and spending time with his two golden retrievers in his childhood hometown, where he met his wife, raised three children, and celebrated 53 years of marriage.
A lifelong reader, Ron hopes you enjoy the story of Ethan and Nicole as they navigate young love, separation, and the trials of war. Ethan's journey through training, combat in Vietnam, and his struggle to reconnect with himself after returning home reflects the emotional toll of war and the enduring power of love.
Published Books
Shattered Mirror
The reflection in the shattered mirror transports the reader into the heart and mind of an innocent, small-town boy thrown into the midst of the Vietnam War. As Ethan battles the brutality of combat, he also fights to hold onto his love for Nicole, his high school sweetheart. But war changes a man. The weight of violence, faith, and love press upon him—will he ever be the same?Based on true events, Shattered Mirror is an unforgettable journey of war, loss, and redemption.