David Halberstam writes of Wells' compilation: The letters of Colie and Ann Harwell are a marvelous reflection of a time and place now long past in America -- those days during World War II, when the outcome was still uncertain, but hope and idealism remained high, and ordinary people, both those who went and those who stayed home and loved those who went, behaved with a special grace. They quietly and honorably made their sacrifices, did their duty, and in the process reflected the ultimate strengths of an uncommon ...
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David Halberstam writes of Wells' compilation: The letters of Colie and Ann Harwell are a marvelous reflection of a time and place now long past in America -- those days during World War II, when the outcome was still uncertain, but hope and idealism remained high, and ordinary people, both those who went and those who stayed home and loved those who went, behaved with a special grace. They quietly and honorably made their sacrifices, did their duty, and in the process reflected the ultimate strengths of an uncommon democracy.
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B&W Photographs. Very Good+ Paperback. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Lightly creased top corners, else textblock is very clean and tight. Covers lightly edge-worn and dog-eared. 278pp., including bibliography.