GI Brides: The Wartime Girls Who Crossed the Atlantic for Love Paperback - 2014
by Duncan Barrett; Nuala Calvi
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They left everything behind to follow their hearts. . . . True stories that illuminate the experiences of British war brides in America after World War II
American soldiers stationed in the UK came away winning more than just a war, they also won the hearts of young women across Britain. 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 optimist
Rae Brewer, a resourceful, quick-witted tomboy
Margaret Boyle, an English beauty who faced down every challenge
Gwendolyn Rowe, a brave woman ahead of her time
Though 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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- Title GI Brides: The Wartime Girls Who Crossed the Atlantic for Love
- Author Duncan Barrett; Nuala Calvi
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Original
- Pages 592
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher William Morrow & Company, NY
- Date 2014-09
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780062328052 / 0062328050
- Weight 0.7 lbs (0.32 kg)
- Dimensions 8.23 x 5.35 x 0.98 in (20.90 x 13.59 x 2.49 cm)
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 20th Century
- Sex & Gender: Feminine
- Library of Congress subjects British Americans, World War, 1939-1945 - Women - Great Britain
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2014010526
- Dewey Decimal Code B
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Citations
- Booklist, 09/15/2014, Page 15
- Kirkus Reviews, 09/01/2014, Page 0
- Library Journal, 09/15/2014, Page 90
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