Three Sisters of Glenridge
Author | : Helen Hendricks Friess |
Publisher | : iUniverse |
Total Pages | : 330 |
Release | : 2011-07-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781462028146 |
ISBN-13 | : 1462028144 |
Rating | : 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Download or read book Three Sisters of Glenridge written by Helen Hendricks Friess and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-07-15 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of how World War II changed the lives of three sisters who came of age during the early 1940s. Born to strong loving parents, they were college students when the events of December 7th occurred. Beth finds her plans to marry the boy next door and live in his home for the rest of her life changes. She becomes one of the first women to join the WASPS. Cathy abandons her plan to become a doctor and live in the family home, instead goes into nursing to be able to serve more quickly. They both experience the war first-hand in Europe and the South Pacific. Annie, the sister who wanted to see the world instead remains on the home front, but is not immune from the tragedy of war. This story tells of life during the war years and the struggle to overcome the discrimination against women. It is also the story of strong family love that helped them through their darkest days.