The Coroin Library

Third Chance is the inspiring true story of Richard W. Turner Sr., a decorated World War II pilot, artist, and man of faith, who faced death in 1998 and came back changed. What began as a routine hospital visit turned into a multi-week crisis and a spiritual reckoning that would transform the rest of his life.

Turner takes readers through the milestones of his life: growing up in upstate New York, serving as a C-46 pilot in the China-Burma-India Theater, surviving mechanical failures, lightning strikes, and narrow escapes, raising a family, and working in service to others. At every turn, he comes to recognize God’s grace and the angels, both earthly and divine, who carried him.

Rooted in scripture and enriched by humor and humility, this book explores what Turner calls his “Third Chance,” and the impact it has had on his life. At the heart of it all is Caroline, his beloved wife, whose strength, love, and prayer became his anchor.

Whether you are in a season of hardship, reflection, or renewal, this book offers hope and reassurance that your story is still unfolding, and that grace may be closer than you think.

Revelation —at Last is the moving true account of Richard W. Turner Sr., as he reflects on a lifetime of experiences shaped by love and the guidance of God in the wake of the greatest challenge he ever faced.

This collection of personal stories spans from Turner’s boyhood in upstate New York to his wartime service flying over “The Hump,” his years in community leadership, and treasured moments of family life. At its heart is the love story of Dick and Caroline, his wife of more than fifty-six years, whose passing left him feeling like “half of a person.”

Through story, verse, and study, Turner shares openly his journey through grief and loss toward peace and renewed purpose. He writes of the blessings that come from walking closely with God, the lessons learned in seasons of hardship, the endurance and courage to persevere, and the promise of eternal reunion with those we love.

For readers seeking comfort and inspiration, or simply a glimpse into a life lived with integrity and hope, Revelation —at Last offers a heartfelt reminder that even in loss, God’s love sustains, and that your story continues.

Stories from the Hump: Memories of a C-46 Pilot is a firsthand account of World War II service in one of the most dangerous and least known arenas: the China-Burma-India (CBI) Theater. Told through the eyes of Lt. Dick Turner, a young pilot fresh out of flight school, this collection of tales brings to life the harrowing experience of flying over the Himalayas, known as “The Hump,” where weather, terrain, and enemy threats turned every mission into a perilous gamble.

Turner completed 72½ missions piloting an unarmed C-46 transport plane, delivering vital supplies from India to Allied forces in China. Facing brutal monsoons, mechanical failures, and the constant threat of enemy fighters, he and his fellow airmen formed the backbone of the first military airlift in U.S. history, before the formation of the United States Air Force.

But this book is more than a war memoir. It is a deeply personal reflection of a life shaped by adventure, faith, and love. Blending wartime stories with glimpses into his childhood, marriage, and spiritual journey, Turner invites readers to see not just the war, but the man behind the uniform. Some stories drawn from earlier works (Third Chance and Revelation —at Last) reveal the healing power of writing as a creative outlet and the enduring love he shared with and for his beloved wife, Caroline.

Compiled by his daughter, Sharyn Turner Larson, and published posthumously, Stories from the Hump is a tribute to the courage of unsung heroes and the quiet strength of those who carried the weight of war without weapons. It is a rare window into the human side of history: all at once raw, humorous, poignant, and inspiring.

Whether you are a history enthusiast, a veteran, or someone who cherishes family legacy, this book invites you to take flight into a forgotten theater of war and to remember those who served, sacrificed, and want to share their stories with you.

What if the answers to life’s biggest questions could be found in just four words? BE: Who am I? DO: What am I doing? GIVE: What difference does it make? LOVE: Why does it matter?

Be Do Give Love is a father–daughter memoir born in the aftermath of a winter funeral, a spring reboot, and a summer of road trips and reflection. What began as grief, trauma, and crisis became an unexpected opportunity to work together, launch a publishing imprint, and complete the work of bringing a grandfather’s World War II memoir to a wider audience.

At the heart of their journey is a framework, not invented, but revealed through lived experience. With honesty, humor, and vulnerability, Erik R. Larson and Maddie Larson share stories of loss and renewal, breakdowns and breakthroughs, faith and doubt.

Rediscover the simplicity of timeless truths all too easily overlooked, and use the insights and questions in this book to align your Actions with your Identity to make a positive Impact in the world.

From Boo, With Love is an intimate collection of stories and verse from Richard W. “Boo” Turner Sr., a World War II pilot, artist, Scout executive, devoted husband, and lifelong storyteller. Gathered here for the first time, these unpublished writings reveal a man whose extraordinary life was defined not by grand events alone, but by humor, service, faith, and unwavering love for his wife, Caroline, and their family.

In these pages, Boo invites readers into moments big and small: boyhood adventures in Depression-era New York, family escapades across decades and states, lessons learned through parenthood, church life, Scouting, storms, friendships, and quiet acts of devotion. His poems, tender, spiritual, and reflective, trace the inner landscape of a man who walked through joy and grief with equal honesty.

Heartfelt and lighthearted, From Boo, With Love preserves the voice of a man who believed deeply in gratitude, storytelling, and the everyday miracles of an ordinary-extraordinary life. This book is both a tribute and a gift: a legacy of memory, humor, faith, and love passed from one generation to the next.