Duncan Barrett
GI Brides
The Wartime Girls Who Crossed the Atlantic for Love
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They left everything behind to follow their hearts . . . Enthralling true stories that illuminate the experiences of British war brides in America after World War IIAmerican soldiers stationed in Britain came away winning more than just a war; they also won the hearts of young women across the country. At the end of World War II, more than 70,000 GI brides followed the men they'd married—men they barely knew—to begin a new life in the United States. Meet four of these women:Sylvia Bradley, a loyal, bright-eyed optimistRae Brewer, a resourceful quick-witted tomboyMargaret Boyle, an English beauty who faced down every challengeGwendolyn Rowe, a…
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They left everything behind to follow their hearts . . . Enthralling true stories that illuminate the experiences of British war brides in America after World War IIAmerican soldiers stationed in Britain came away winning more than just a war; they also won the hearts of young women across the country. At the end of World War II, more than 70,000 GI brides followed the men they'd married—men they barely knew—to begin a new life in the United States. Meet four of these women:Sylvia Bradley, a loyal, bright-eyed optimistRae Brewer, a resourceful quick-witted tomboyMargaret Boyle, an English beauty who faced down every challengeGwendolyn Rowe, a brave woman ahead of her timeThough all made the bold choice to leave family and the world they knew, the journey each experienced was unique—ranging from romantic to heartbreaking. Fascinating and unforgettable, GI Brides pays homage to these brave women, propelled by love and hope, who embarked on an adventure that would change their lives.
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Produktdetails
Weitere Autoren: Calvi, Nuala
- ISBN: 978-0-06-234430-4
- EAN: 9780062344304
- Produktnummer: 15837336
- Verlag: Harper Collins (US)
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2014
- Seitenangabe: 496 S.
- Ausstattung: Grossdruck-Ausg.
Über den Autor
Duncan Barrett & Nuala Calvi are the bestselling authors of GI Brides and The Sugar Girls. Duncan studied English at Cambridge and now works as a writer and editor, specializing in biography and memoir. Nuala is a writer and journalist. She trained at London College of Printing and has written for The Times, The Independent, the BBC, CNN, and numerous Time Out books. They both live in London.Duncan Barrett & Nuala Calvi are the bestselling authors of GI Brides and The Sugar Girls. Duncan studied English at Cambridge and now works as a writer and editor, specializing in biography and memoir. Nuala is a writer and journalist. She trained at London College of Printing and has written for The Times, The Independent, the BBC, CNN, and numerous Time Out books. They both live in London.
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