Publisher's Synopsis
There are many books outlining the details of World War II from the adult perspective. Very few of these bring to light the life-altering experiences and subsequent paradigm shift that the youth of this era experienced. Unlike today, our country's participation in the war pervaded every aspect of American life. Families were uprooted and sometimes separated to take up jobs in support of the war. Children were inspired with a sense of patriotic duty and displayed this in school, their duties at home, and in their play. "Kids during World War II, Including me" illustrates the unique circumstances within which the very fabric of this generation's character was woven, and it does this from a narrative perspective. It shows how the war and also the preceding depression facilitated the development of healthy work ethics, resourcefulness, the resilience to overcome, and courageous heart in the youth of this era. This is not your average account of the travails of war, conveying solely a tale of hardship. Amidst the sacrifices moments of triumph, togetherness, creativity and collaboration played huge roles in the victories of our nation and the families that were affected. This personal account is an eye-opening journey that travels us through a childhood sculpted by war-time America and the forging of our nation's "Greatest Generation."
