Edited by Ralph L. Minker (709th A.S., 447th B.G.), his wife Sandra O'Connell, and WWII Historian Harry Butowsky Based on the Minker Family collection of over 800 war-time letters. Cover designed by Minker Design.
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An American Family in War II … is a great and compelling read. There is no better way to step back into the time and bring it to life, with all the hopes and fears and love between family members right there on the page.
— Senator Bob DoleEvery aspect of this book is outstanding. The editors' exceptional knowledge of the time period lends the book a great deal of credibility.
— Writer's DigestEvery family with a loved one now serving in Iraq or Afghanistan, or in training for such duty, will recognize the emotion in the lines the Minkers wrote to each other.
— Wilmington News JournalA deeply absorbing tribute to The Greatest Generation and the families who supported them.
— Military Writers Society of AmericaThis book combines the powerful with the intimately human. I laughed, I cried, and mostly, I savored the experience. Well worth the read.
— Fred G.