Description:
My Father's War by Carolyn Ross Johnston is a deeply moving exploration of how war shapes not only those who fight it, but the generations that follow. Through a powerful and intimate narrative, Johnston weaves a story of family, memory, and the unspoken burdens carried home from World War II. As a daughter seeks to understand the father she thought she knew, long-buried truths emerge--revealing the fragile intersections of love, sacrifice, and silence. Perfect for readers of historical and literary fiction, this poignant novel captures the lasting echoes of war and the courage it takes to confront them.
Review Quotes: "You will not know the full scope of America's military role in World War II until you read this absorbing book by Carolyn Johnston. She describes the heroic black soldiers on the battlefields in stories too little known until now. Read it."--Elie Wiesel, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and author of Night