Download or read book A History of World War Two Told in Letters Stories of Romance and Vintage Photos written by Barbara Storm Farr and published by Old Barn Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A History of World War Two told in letters, stories of romance, and vintage photographs by Barbara Storm Farr There are many books that will give you the facts of World War Two, however, there are precious few that provide an intimate view into the hopes, dreams, and emotions of the people who lived through it. This is such a book... It was December 8, 1941 when high school sophomore Barbara Storm, author of this book, was called into her high school gymnasium and informed that the country was at war. As she relates, "we sat quietly with fear and wonder of what the future held for the young people in that room." A thousand miles away, a young man, Bill Farr would soon be taken from his college studies and placed in the Army Air Corps. There, through a mutual friend, he would meet Barbara and a story of war and romance, would begin. Bill Farr was a keen observer, and his letters from training facilities, and later, an Army Air Corps base in southern Italy, give insight into the thoughts of a young man suddenly swept into a global war. He wrote as many as four letters a week to Barbara, his ?girl at home, ? describing his experiences and his impressions. The letters were full of pathos, frustration, boredom, but they exhibited hope that a better world would emerge from the chaos and destruction of a battle scarred Europe. The letters also depict the growing romance between the separated couple and the expectations of life after the war. Bill writes of designing and building a home for a future family. These were the dreams that most of the men on the fighting fronts possessed. In the middle of the disruption of their lives, they hoped, as Bill did, that the war's end would inaugurate a period of peace and prosperity. World War Two was a defining moment in history, and understanding the event is gained from both the "bigger picture" and the micro stories of how it affected real people. And that is the magic of this book. The author, a historian, has placed the letters in the context of the political and military actions of the period. The story of Bill Farr typifies the experiences of the many soldiers in the war, yet it is unique. This book takes its place as an important documentary history of the war from the perspective of the soldiers who risked their lives and spent three to five years to "save democracy." They came home to uncertainty and struggle, as did Bill Farr, but they persevered. They became the "greatest generation." A History of World War Two tells the story of war and romance in letters intertwined with explanations of war events. It is illustrated with close to 100 vintage pictures published for the first time. Bill Farr, a photographer and member of the 37th Photo Squadron, took many local photographs of the people and scenery of Foggia, San Severo, the Isle of Capri, Naples and Pompeii which are included in this volume. Also included are his photographs on the Sea Scamp, the ship carrying his squadron home after the war ended, depicting life aboard the three week voyage.
Download or read book Code Girls written by Liza Mundy and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The award-winning New York Times bestseller about the American women who secretly served as codebreakers during World War II--a "prodigiously researched and engrossing" (New York Times) book that "shines a light on a hidden chapter of American history" (Denver Post). Recruited by the U.S. Army and Navy from small towns and elite colleges, more than ten thousand women served as codebreakers during World War II. While their brothers and boyfriends took up arms, these women moved to Washington and learned the meticulous work of code-breaking. Their efforts shortened the war, saved countless lives, and gave them access to careers previously denied to them. A strict vow of secrecy nearly erased their efforts from history; now, through dazzling research and interviews with surviving code girls, bestselling author Liza Mundy brings to life this riveting and vital story of American courage, service, and scientific accomplishment.
Download or read book Pen Pal Romance written by Margaret Alexander Ronsberg and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2018-03-26 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First of all, Id better introduce myself. My name is Clayton Ronsberg. Buddie Potter asked me if I cared to write to a very pretty girl, so naturally, I accepted the offer. I hope you wont object to this bold introduction, but I didnt really know how else I would write a first letter to someone I didnt know. Hoping to hear from you soon In 1942, 16-year-old Margaret Alexander began writing letters to Clayton Ronsberg, better known as Rons, a U.S. Navy sailor. About two years into their correspondence, Rons visited the small town of Old Tappan, New Jersey, to propose to Margaret. They remained engaged while Rons was at sea and married after World War II ended. They were married for sixty years. Pen-Pal Romance is a true story that details the persistent love that developed over the course of two young adults written correspondence during the Second World War. The book shows not only Rons developing fondness for Margaret but also his love of country. Shared now by the woman who fell for Rons, and misses him dearly, this is a collection of letters that proves true love does existand thrives even in the darkest of times.
Download or read book Letters to My Wife A WWII Love Story written by Ellen Anderson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-08-11 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Letters that were found in a small cedar chest Mom saved that Dad wrote when he was in WWII. From 1942-1946 these letters tell interesting war stories & facts and a love story like no other. Dad wrote to Mom every moment that he could. Every breath & every step he took was for her. Dad was a "trailblazer" and fought on the front line in France and Germany. He was a radio man and was in charge of managing the location of his troop. This story will make you laugh and certainly make you cry. It is a truly amazing story!
Download or read book Letters of Love and War written by Helen Dann Stringer and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of correspondence between a WWII army surgeon and his wife, capturing experiences on the battlefront and on the homefront. While her husband relates the horrors of war and changes at the war's end in Africa, Italy, France, and Germany, his wife describes family life with four small children. Includes bandw photos. No index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book Letters from the Pacific written by Kathy Flynn De Gaxiola and published by . This book was released on 2012-06 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Story of Jane and Chuck Flynn as told through their correspondence during World War II.
Download or read book Love Stories of World War II written by and published by Crown Publishing Group (NY). This book was released on 2001 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Both poignant and inspiring, these are the moving stories of men and women who met amid the chaos of the most devastating war in history and became the loves of one another’s lives. Many are now enjoying their seventies and eighties together after more than fifty happy years of marriage. They met in many remarkable ways, some in the briefest of chance encounters, and their love endured heart-rending ordeals of long separation and the constant threat that a husband or lover might not return. As these couples reflect on the profound experience of the war, the stories they most like to tell are of the deep bonds they forged during that tumultuous time, bonds so strong that they lasted a lifetime. As one man put it, “We’ve all got war stories. Some of us like to tell them and some don’t. But the story of how we fell in love with our wives, well, that’s still with us every day, and I know a lot of us can still get a little choked up over it. The war was a long time ago, one part of our lives. But we’re still living the love stories.” Bestselling author and master interviewer Larry King tells the stories of these love affairs just as the couples recalled them, capturing the special feeling of those times in their own words. The stories are complemented with a wealth of personal photographs and reproductions of touching memorabilia, including V-mail letters, cartoons, cards, newspaper accounts, and even the ticket stub from the movie seen on a first date. The stories reflect a wonderful range of experiences, from couples who met and got married within a few weeks to those who waited years after a brief first meeting to see each other again. There are stories of falling in love at first sight, stories of tragedy transformed by love, and stories of the remarkable resourcefulness that can be exercised by two people determined to be together. A treasure trove of unique reminiscences,Love Stories of World War IIoffers an unprecedented view into this personal side of the World War II experience and celebrates the incredible legacy of remarkable relationships forged in the midst of tragedy.
Download or read book Letters From Bermuda written by James S. Phelps and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2009-04-09 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the early days of World War II Joe Phelps made two critical decisions that were to affect the rest of his life. He and Margaret Wieczorek decided to take their chances on a war time marriage. Joe also decided to enlist in the Naval Reserve. For a while things were great for the newly weds but after less than nine months of marriage Joe got his orders. He was on his way to duty in Bermuda. During the fifteen months he was stationed there Joe and Marge exchanged over 500 letters. These letters reveal the great love and affection they had for each other despite the miles that separated them. They show their faith in God and country. And the letters are a time capsule of what America was like in 1943 and 1944. Find out about Nicklelodeon dances, the Lux Radio Theater, hit movies, shoe stamps, The Inner Sanctum, jitterbugging, Camp Grant, knitten for Britain, Hopalong Cassidy and all the hot spots in Rockford, Illinois. Book Reviews Phelps Creates Family Treasure A box of letters stored away since 1945 resurfaced 60 years later in 2005. Letters written back and forth between James’s parents in 1943 and 1944. James made the decision to devote time to preserving this time in his parent’s history. As James began to delve further into the readings, he realized the beauty in the language and his parent’s relationship. He also learned much of the social history as revealed by his mother’s writing. His mother’s letters provide a snapshot of life in the early 1940’s. For those with a penchant for history, for the stories behind the people, and for those appreciative of beautiful and telling letter writing, this may be the book for you. Sarah Johnson Editor/Publisher of FYI NORTHWOODS Presque Isle, Wisconsin Pick up this book for a fascinating journey to the America of yesterday, as seen through the eyes of real-life heroes who weren’t seeking special recognition. They just tried the best they could, meeting their responsibilities in everyday life, overseas and on the home front. By the time you finish this book, you’ll feel like they’re old friends. Not only is this unique book a very interesting read, it is also a time capsule that contains some mementoes of an era that is long gone but part of our history. Some readers may still have grandparents who recall having lived during this era; for them it will be like a walk down memory lane. For others, who are too young to recall it personally, it is a glimpse into a time that is viewed through old photographs – almost surreal but at once real and honest. Susan Johnson Copy Editor of The Rock River Times in Rockford, Illinois Rockford man compiles parents’ WWII correspondence in a book. Rockford’s James S. Phelps has written a book, “Letters from Bermuda,” compiling correspondence his newlywed parents exchanged during World War II. Family photographs accompany the accounts of wartime life in Bermuda and Rockford. Phelps retired from teaching at Swan Hillman Elementary in 2005. The book is available at Amazon.com, BN.com and Xlibris.com, where you can preview excerpts from the book. Go Section of the Rockford Register Star READERS’ COMMENTS After reading every letter, I, if no other reader, have come to know Joe and Marge quite well. Anyway, I just wanted to tell you right away how much I admire your entirely worthwhile effort in transcribing these expressions of your parent’s love and affection, faith and longing. Did you ever consider “Oceans of love” as a subtitle? We’ve still not been by Crossways (Joe’s cottage in Bermuda) at a time when we weren’t rushing, but Joe’s many descriptions will be an inspiration next time the opportunity arises to take a couple of pictures and maybe knock on the door. It was amusing to see the occasional “hand of autho
Download or read book Letters in a Trunk written by J.G. Barr and published by . This book was released on 2019-11 with total page 731 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A budding romance between two teenagers fresh out of high school from Worcester, Massachusetts, all documented in the letters they wrote between 1943-1946 while George served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. Thanks to Lottie's foresight to have George mail her letters back, for the majority of the letters, the reader gets both sides of their conversations. You will experience firsthand George and Lottie's hopes and dreams, along with their fair share of despair and loneliness from having to be apart during this tumultuous time of American history. Much transpires during the timeframe of the letters and you cannot help but feel as if you've traveled back in time and are peering over the shoulders of George and Lottie as they write to each other. In addition, to further enhance the readers' experience, many photos, postcards, telegrams, etc., which were found with the letters have been included in the book, as well.
Download or read book Cal and Jo written by Jeff Callender and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-03-21 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The true story of a young couple who meet, fall in love, and become engaged during the uncertain days of World War II, "Cal & Jo" is based on 85 letters written in the early and mid-1940s by Cal when he was in training, overseas, and back home again. From very different backgrounds, their relationship faces seemingly insurmountable obstacles, and Cal's letters lovingly express how deeply he misses Jo. He has no idea when he will see her again, and plans for marriage give him hope and purpose throughout the war. Yet his dream is unexpectedly shattered when he finally returns. This story is a remarkable display of resolute determination in the face of grim historic events and a parade of personal challenges. Providing stirring inspiration and uplifting encouragement, Cal and Jo are two ordinary people whose relationship does not have an easy start, yet who choose to be together through one of history's darkest hours.
Download or read book Letters in a Trunk written by James George Barr and published by . This book was released on 2019-11 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A budding romance between two teenagers fresh out of high school from Worcester, Massachusetts, all documented in the letters they wrote between 1943-1946 while George served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WW II. Thanks to Lottie's foresight to have George mail her letters back, for the majority of the letters, the reader gets both sides of their conversations.You will experience firsthand George and Lottie's hopes and dreams, along with their fair share of despair and loneliness from having to be apart during this tumultuous time of American history. Much transpires in the young authors' lives during the timeframe of the letters and you cannot help but feel as if you've traveled back in time and are peering over the shoulders of George and Lottie as they write to each other.In addition, to further enhance the readers' experience, many photos, postcards, telegrams, etc., which were found with the letters have been included in the book, as well.
Download or read book Just Yours written by Nita Harris and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-10 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enter a time machine to go back to the 1940's to witness the world through the eyes of a soldier from South Carolina and the girl who loves him. This book is composed of the love letters that my parents wrote during World War II. Glenn, who was in the Army Air Corps, was first stationed in the United States and then in India. Nita was waiting and longing for him back home in the Carolinas. Their words paint a vivid and accurate picture of life in these times. In addition to these words, there are photographs, postcards, Vmails, greeting cards and telegrams included. In almost every letter, my mother and father referenced songs they were listening to and movies that they had seen. By reading these letters and looking at the visuals that accompany them, you can feel a strong connection with the young man and woman who fell more deeply in love through correspondence, and never lost hope for a future in which they would live happily ever after.
Download or read book Hang Tough written by Erik Dorr and published by Permuted Press. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Major Dick Winters of the 101st Airborne gained international acclaim when the tale of he and his men were depicted in the celebrated book and miniseries Band of Brothers. Hoisted as a modest hero who spurned adulation, Winters epitomized the notion of dignified leadership. His iconic World War II exploits have since been depicted in art and commemorated with monuments. Beneath this marble image of a reserved officer is the story of a common Pennsylvanian tested by the daily trials and tribulations of military duty. His wartime correspondence with pen pal and naval reservist, DeEtta Almon, paints an endearing portrait of life on both the home front and battlefront—capturing the humor, horror, and humility that defined a generation. Interwoven with previously unpublished diary entries, military reports, postwar reminiscences, private photos, personal artifacts, and rich historical context, Winters’s letters offer compelling insights on the individual costs and motivations of World War II service members. Winters’s heartfelt prose reveals his mindset of the moment. From stateside training to the hedgerows of Normandy, his correspondence immerses readers in the dramatic experiences of the 1940s. Via the lost art of letter writing, the immediacy and honesty of Winters’s observations takes us beyond the traditional accounts of the fabled 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment’s Easy Company. This engaging narrative offers a unique blend of personal wit, leadership ethics, and broader observations of a world at war. Hang Tough is a deeply intimate, timely reflection on a rising officer and the philosophies that molded him into a hero among heroes. Hang Tough “will help people better understand the man I knew and respected so much. Folks should know what we all went through during the war.” —Bradford Freeman, Foreword
Download or read book Love and War written by Oneta McCarthy and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a love story, but is is also a story of World War II, told by using 268 actual love letters.
Download or read book Letters in a Trunk written by James Barr and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 731 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A budding romance between two teenagers fresh out of high school from Worcester, Massachusetts, all documented in the letters they wrote between 1943-1946 while George served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WW II. Thanks to Lottie's foresight to have George mail her letters back, for the majority of the letters, the reader gets both sides of their conversations. You will experience firsthand George and Lottie's hopes and dreams, along with their fair share of despair and loneliness from having to be apart during this tumultuous time of American history. Much transpires during the timeframe of the letters and you cannot help but feel as if you've traveled back in time and are peering over the shoulders of George and Lottie as they write to each other. In addition, to further enhance the readers' experience, many photos, postcards, telegrams, etc., which were found with the letters have been included in the book, as well.
Download or read book Sunshine in an Otherwise Gloomy World written by Linda Perkins and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Believing that the best stories are true stories and that they are best told by an actual participant, the author has compiled a World War II love story, based on letters written by her father to her mother during the nineteen months he was in the Army from 1943-1945. They represent the story of many soldiers who, away from home and those they loved, found that such letters provided stability in an otherwise tense, uncertain, and often uncaring world. Honestly presented, with brief historical and narrative commentaries, the book attests to the strength of a marriage that is based on an ultimate faith in each other and in God.
Download or read book Francis Helen and Joe written by Lorraine Matyskiel-Pretty and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During Helen Mannion's move to an assisted living home closer to family in 2004, her niece Lorraine Matyskiel- Pretty found a hope chest that she was leaving behind and asked to have it. Inside this chest were two years of Helen's life during WWII told in letters exchanged between 3 people, and of the love she shared during this time in history. They hold a tale of what life was like in the 40's, romance, suspense, drama, loss and love. Even though most of the dangers of war, were fought overseas, the lives of those on the home front were also greatly affected.
