I highly recommend Allies Forever to history buffs as well as anyone that enjoys a good family story. August 1, 2009 - History Teacher & Book Lover
Allies Forever is a beautifully written biography of a World War II pilot that becomes a Prisoner of War. However, the book is more than this. It begins with the story of a young couple falling in love, marrying and starting a family as World War II begins. The book traces the adversities, triumphs and faith of the family during his time as a POW, then as he returns from the war and the adjustments they must make to life after the war. The book is easy to read and enjoyable, I had to remind myself that it was a biography. I highly recommend Allies Forever to history buffs as well as anyone that enjoys a good family story.
The United States Military are heroes and should never be forgotten, October 13, 2009 - Reader's Favorite, Hawesville, KY
The war affected everyone. We can only imagine the affect it had on POWs and their families. Karen Patterson shares her father's story with the world. He and all the brave men and women that have ever served in the United States Military are heroes and should never be forgotten.
I was immediately interested in this book. My father-in-law was a Marine in WWII. He fought gallantly and was injured on the beaches of Iwo Jima. His injuries brought pain and scars throughout the remainder of his life. He wouldn't talk much about his war experiences. Instead he kept it bottled up inside of him. He has since passed away at the young age of 53.
It seems that most WWII veterans prefer to keep their experiences to themselves. I suspect they live with nightmares brought on by the raw emotions of a young man or woman faced with the ravages of war. I've heard that war is romantic; I doubt many veterans would agree with that statement.
