Overview

As the son of a World War II veteran, Charley Valera grew up believing his father simply had no stories to tell-until he discovered his old roll calls. Realizing that many families may never have heard the full stories of their loved ones' service, Valera set out to preserve those voices before they were lost. In My Father's War: Memories from Our Honored WWII Soldiers, he brings together firsthand accounts from eighteen American veterans who served in World War II. Covering both theaters of war and all branches of the U.S. military, the book offers readers an inside look at the experiences of veterans from their respective branches of service. Through candid interviews, these men share what it was truly like-from leaving home and entering the unknown, to enduring the hardships, fear, and realities of combat. Many of these stories were never fully told, even to their own families. Now, in their own words, these veterans provide a powerful, unfiltered look at war, sacrifice, and the lasting impact of their service. A documentary film-featuring nine of the veterans-has also been produced under the same title. This updated edition preserves these voices for future generations-before they are lost forever.

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""These men usually did not want to talk of war, but Charley got them to reveal their experiences graphically."" - Robert Salvatelli, Former Director, WPI/Mass Academy; Principal, Johnny Appleseed School ""Each has an interesting set of recollections to tell, and each story is most interesting."" - C. David Gordon, Board of Directors, Fort Devens Museum ""I missed my opportunity with my uncles and neighbor. Fortunately, you captured the experiences of your airmen, soldiers, and sailors-their selfless, courageous, and patriotic service to America when it was needed most."" - David Dion, Lt. Colonel, United States Air Force (Retired) ""They didn't talk about it, and it is now too late for me to ask. Charley captured a vanishing opportunity."" - Edward Littlejohn, Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired) ""Valera has done an admirable job in honoring and preserving the legacy of ordinary Americans who did extraordinary things in defense of their country and freedom."" - Mark C. Bodanza, Historian, Lawyer, Author of Ten Times a Champion ""Woven together, they are totally engaging as a linked story from beginning to end."" - Joanne Holbrook Patton, Widow of Major General George S. Patton IV ""My Father's War is a must-read not just for World War II veterans and history buffs, but for anyone moved by a truly riveting memoir."" - Michele McPhee, Bestselling Author, Investigative Journalist, ABC News Contributor ""My Father's War-told in their own words-brings the heroism and heartbreak of World War II to life."" - Wayne M. Barrett, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, USA Today Magazine ""My Father's War' is really our fathers' war-or any loved one who fought for freedom in WWII. The firsthand experiences echo conversations with my own father and remind us of the 'Greatest Generation' as it fades into history."" - Ted Reinstein, Author, Journalist, Reporter, Chronicle, WCVB-TV Boston ""A fascinating compendium of personal narratives-the stories of WWII veterans from all ranks, all theaters, and all branches."" - Blake Stilwell, USAF Veteran, Director of Communications, We Are The Mighty ""Every once in a while, something comes along that qualifies as one of those 'must-haves' in every American's home. This book is one of them."" - Sean Burgoyne, Software Test Engineer

Author Information

Charley Valera is the bestselling author of My Father's War: Memories from Our Honored WWII Soldiers, a collection of firsthand accounts from eighteen American World War II veterans. He is also a pilot, a former FAA-certified flight school owner, and serves as a media coordinator for an international, aviation-based disaster response organization. Valera also produced a documentary of the same name, featuring nine of the veterans from the book. His work has been featured on television, radio, in magazines, and across digital media. He lives in Southwest Florida with his wife, Cheryl.

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