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American History--Southern U.S./World War II/Memoir

Outstanding Literature Publishers

REAL READERS SAY:

"His stories of the people and daily life in the mountains back then were made of strong images that could only come from the language he used, from the voice of someone who lived it. I didn't want it to end."

- Joy S., New York

"I finished [this book] yesterday afternoon and honestly I hated to put it down. I just held it for a few minutes to my chest...it is precious. I talked to our two sons and asked if they would like a copy...."

- Cheryl R., North Carolina

ONE OF THE LAST GREAT STORIES TO COME OUT OF THE WWII GENERATION

Journey from America's remote Appalachian hills to the heart of Nazi darkness in an eye-witness account of extraordinary times in American history as a boy, a region and a nation come of age when World War II is fought and won. Immersive and richly detailed, this book is a reminder of the priceless gifts that are handed down from one generation to another.