“War stories are all too often exclusive to the memoirs of former officers. It’s especially worthwhile to read a story that chronicles the hardships of combat through the eyes of a common soldier with an uncommon keenness for observation and detail.”
Sen. Bob Dole
Decorated war hero, author of “One Soldier’s Story.”
A STORY OF LOVE
AND WAR
World
War Two Recollections
From Letters Written To a Soldier's Sweetheart
By Robert V.
Parenti
During World War II, a young soldier
struggles to make his way in a duplicitous Army, while
writing letters to the girl back home he hopes to return
to. Robert Parenti vividly describes his life during
that historic time and how his experiences had a
formative influence on his future.
A true and engaging story,
complimented with original photographs and documents.
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“Bob Parenti in the early stages of retirement has finally told his story. It may not have happened, if he had not discovered a cache of letters written to his sweetheart, Laurie, during his entire time in the Army. Each of her letters stimulates reflections for him. These are cleverly intertwined. The result is a delightful, fascinating book that is part love story and part personal history of WWII. It is a great read.”
Brig. Gen. Albin F. Irzyk, USA (Ret.)
Tank commander, World War II, author of “Gasoline To Patton.”
“This evocative and tender story of love and war will transport you back to another era. It’s a journey back to youth and an historic time, rich with feeling and told with extraordinary compassion.”
Jonathan Harr, Author of “A Civil Action” and “The Lost Painting”
New York Times best sellers.
December 16, 1944 - Belgium
"We were bunked down in a little
bombed out factory. I noticed to the southeast flashes
of light against the low lying clouds and heard a sound
like distant thunder. We had heard sporadic artillery
before, but this was different. I mentioned to the
sergeant of the guard what I had observed. We assumed it
was the beginning of our last offensive to the Elbe
River, which was to become the dividing line between the
Americans and the Russians, but we were wrong ..."
December 21, 1944 - Holland
Dear Laurie,
. . . I guess the front doesn’t
reveal much good news for the Allies at the present.
Rather lucky for us, we moved out of Belgium. I’m still
with the 9th Army and probably will remain that way. No
doubt you are hearing more news of the war than we. When
I think about it, you’ll probably receive my letters
from Belgium at the same time you hear of the German
offensive. I know you are worrying about me, but I made
a promise to you and I’m sure I will keep it.
Love, Bob
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portion of the proceeds received
from the sale of this book
will be used to maintain public veterans’
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