Oh, wow. That is amazing and fascinating indeed. I think it would be both amazing and very intimidating to talk to a veteran about their experiences - I would feel inadequate to appreciate the enormity of what they had gone through, and therefore impertinent for asking. That's why I like Band of Brothers and the books related to it - it's such a personal retelling of the war from the ground, but it's not too overwhelmingly intimate.
I think you should definitely read those letters! I bet there would be some really amazing things in there.
You're welcome sweetie. I'm really glad you liked it. I think this book would be lovely even to someone who hasn't seen the series. It's a really human and accessible account - Babe and Bill are both guys who are just full of spunk and spirit, I love how they talk, and it translates great to the page.
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Date: 2010-01-28 03:57 am (UTC)I think you should definitely read those letters! I bet there would be some really amazing things in there.
You're welcome sweetie. I'm really glad you liked it. I think this book would be lovely even to someone who hasn't seen the series. It's a really human and accessible account - Babe and Bill are both guys who are just full of spunk and spirit, I love how they talk, and it translates great to the page.