Invisible Heroes of World War II
Extraordinary Wartime Stories of Ordinary People
by Jerry Borrowman
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Pub Date May 07 2019 | Archive Date May 21 2019
Shadow Mountain Publishing | Shadow Mountain
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Description
Advance Praise
"World War II famously gave rise to human atrocities such as the Holocaust and the atomic bomb, but it also became a proving ground for heroes who refused to back down from the fight against evil. This title tells the stories of many of these brave soldiers and noncombatants. The first half shares stories of individuals from the war, two of which are previously untold. The second half focuses on often overlooked groups such as the Navajo code talkers and the Purple Heart Battalion. The short biographical sketches are well cited. Difficult topics such as torture and personal loss are approached with grace by neither glossing over nor overly examining the experiences. Each individual or group story includes background information, giving readers a chance to see what elements led up to their heroic acts and service during the conflict. A solid primer for those just learning about World War II, this collection also offers new stories that will interest even the most avid history buff." —School Library Journal
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781629724171 |
| PRICE | $19.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 208 |
Featured Reviews
elaine h, Educator
Thank you net galley for the advance reader copy of the novel. This book was filled with the short stories of unsung heros of WWII. My favorites were the first (Bataan death march) and forth (WWII photographer) stories. The author clearly spent a lot of time interviewing, searching records, and fact checking for this great work. I am so glad I was able to read this work. Highly recommend this for any history lover!
Lori R, Librarian
Well-written, well-researched book about some unlikely heroes of world war II. Written after interviews from these people, it holds your interest and puts you in awe of what ordinary people can and will do when put to the test. Great read!!
Anne M, Reviewer
Heroes are called such because of their self-sacrifice for the good of their fellow man. These were but a few of so many heroes that were unrecognized for their courage and determination to stop the horrors of war.
Andrea C, Book Trade Professional
FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book. These are my honest thoughts.
This book was amazing. I had heard of some of the people or groups that were featured, but many were new to me. I learned a lot and felt moved emotionally. I was grateful that the tedious details of war crimes were stated factually instead of sensationalized. The author’s voice was inviting and very engaging. This is a book I’ll be purchasing for research and rereading over and over again. It’s one I’ve already recommended to people and will likely continue to recommend. It’s so good!
Triggers: rape, torture (prisoner of war)
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