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The soldier's truth : Ernie Pyle and the story of World War II / David Chrisinger.

Summary:

"The Soldier's Truth brings to life Ernie Pyle's years as a combat journalist in World War II. With a background in helping veterans and other survivors of trauma come to terms with their experiences through storytelling, the author brings empathy and insight to bear on Pyle's experiences. A tribute to an ordinary American hero whose impact on the war is still little understood, as well as a reckoning with that war's impact and how it is remembered, this book contributes to our understanding of war and how we make sense of it."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781984881311
  • ISBN: 1984881310
  • Physical Description: 379 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Penguin Press, 2023.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Author's note: The following pages include details of suicide attempts and may upset some readers. If you find yourself in distress, call the 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, and if you fear that you may hurt yourself, please seek help from a medical or mental health professional. You can also text HOME to 741741 to speak with a trained listener and receive emotional support through the Crisis Text Line."--After title page verso.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 319-365) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Warhorsing around -- At last they are in the fighting -- Disappointing the folks at home -- Drifting with the war -- A long winter of misery -- The ghastly brotherhood of war -- The bitchhead at Anzio -- Walking the long thin line of personal anguish -- Winning their battles -- Nothing left to do -- An end to all that wandering.
Subject:
Pyle, Ernie, 1900-1945.
War correspondents > United States > Biography.
World War, 1939-1945 > Journalists > Biography.
World War, 1939-1945 > Pacific Area.
World War, 1939-1945 > Europe.
Genre:
Biographies.

Available copies

  • 16 of 17 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 17 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Marion Library BIO PYL (Text) 37810435806061 Adult Biography Available -
Cliffdale Library B PYLE (Text) 31781067773984 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Columbus Library 940.541 CHR (Text) 31250200087204 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Harnett County Main Library 940.5481 Chr (Text) 33630005318238 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Hatteras Library 940.54 CHR (Text) 39488400513927 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Haywood County Main Library 940.548 Chrisinger (Text) 33115007698221 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Henderson Main Branch 940.5481 C (Text) 33258010262745 Adult Nonfiction Available -
High Point Library 940.5481 Chrisinger (Text) 30519010895533 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Hope Mills Library B PYLE (Text) 31781067773992 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Hudson (Fontana) 940.548 CHR (Text) 39493109936072 Adult Nonfiction Available -

Accessibility Features

Summary: "The Soldier's Truth brings to life Ernie Pyle's years as a combat journalist in World War II. With a background in helping veterans and other survivors of trauma come to terms with their experiences through storytelling, the author brings empathy and insight to bear on Pyle's experiences. A tribute to an ordinary American hero whose impact on the war is still little understood, as well as a reckoning with that war's impact and how it is remembered, this book contributes to our understanding of war and how we make sense of it."--