Love Stories of World War II (Random House Large Print (Hardcover))

Love Stories of World War II (Random House Large Print (Hardcover))

Written By: Larry King

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Larry King, whose previous books have sold more than one million copies, tells the moving and heartwarming stories of couples who met by chance and fell in love during World War II, based on his original interviews.

Poignant, inspiring, humorous, and unforgettable, these are the stories of men and women who, amid the chaos of a devestating war, became the loves of each other's lives. The stories in Loves Stories of World War II cover a wonderful range of experiences, from couples who met and got married within a few weeks to those who waited years after a brief first meeting to see one another again.

There are charming stories of falling in love at first sight, stories of tragedy transformed by love, and stories of the remarkable resourcefulness that can be exercised by two people determined to be together.

A treasure trove of unique reminiscences, Love Stories of World War II offers an unprecendented view into the personal side of the World War II experience and celebrates the incredible legacy of remarkable relationships forged in the midst of tragedy.

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Love Stories of World War II

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Love Stories of WW II
Loved it, and want to thank the contributors for sharing
their intimate thoughts, letters, and love stories with
us.

Enduring Love

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My husband and I were staying at a fancy canyon inn in Arizona. I spied this book on the shelf. My husband had to pry me out of the building because all I wanted to do was read this book. It is truly amazing. All
of the chance meetings, the length people went to be together even for a brief time. Never knowing if they would ever see each other again. Their lives together of ordinary Americans. Not all were happily ever after.

I like to give this book as a 50th Anniversary present because fifty stories are represented. I gave a large print one to our local library.
I gave one to a young lady who is trying so hard to make her marriage work. I thought she would glean some of the secrets of many of these couples. It is the kind of book that every couple (any age) should read once a year.

And who would ever thought that Larry King would compile such a book..........

Sweet & Romantic

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This is a great book for all ages. I'm 22 and I obviously wasn't alive during WWII, but I still find the stories so very touching and romantic. You feel as though you know the individuals personally when you read their stories and you get this warm spot in your chest when everything comes together and works out for them during that time of war.

Disappointing lack of content

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I read this book because my mother and father, a career soldier, were married shortly before World War II, after knowing each other only 3 months. I hoped this book would offer me some interesting insights. But trust me, this book has no insights to offer. The vignettes are too short and most seem incomplete; further, they are repetitious and shallow, and the whole book is poorly written. Do not waste your time. Instead, spend it finding one of the really good books on WWII; there are plenty out there. Larry King must be spreading himself too thin these days!

Great Gift

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I bought this book for my mother. My father is a world war II vet. She tells me it brought back many memories - some happy, some sad. Overall, she really enjoyed it. I would recommend it as a great gift for parents and grandparents who lived through it.

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Product Details Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 940.53092273
EAN: 9780375431258
Format: Large Print
ISBN: 037543125X
Label: Random House Large Print
Manufacturer: Random House Large Print
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 480
Publication Date: 2001-11-06
Publisher: Random House Large Print
Release Date: 2001-11-06
Studio: Random House Large Print

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