They Also Served e-bog

They Also Served is a collection of memories, bringing to life the experiences of women during World War II. None of the women profiled achieved great renownthese were the neighbors next door, the townspeople encountered at the post office or market, the ladies sharing the pews at worship services.Unwilling to be mere bystanders to the war effort, they did their parts in every way imaginableand some not so easily imagined. Laughter, shock, joy, tears, and outrage are shared in recollections of women from all walks of life. Traditional and daring, they kept the home fires burning and joined the fight. They waited for their men and made lasting changes for women.