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War bonds : love stories from the greatest generation / Cindy Hval.

Summary:

"From blind dates to whirlwind romances to long separations, War Bonds highlights stories of couples who met or married during World War II. Each of the the 30 stories begins with a WWII-era song title and concludes with a look at wartime couples in their twilight, as well as when they were so hopeful and young and determined to save the world. Illustrated with photographs from the 1940s as well as current ones of each couple, War Bonds offers readers a glimpse of bygone days, as well as a poignant glimpse of our own" --Dust jacket flap.

Record details

ISBN: 9781612002903
ISBN: 1612002900
Physical Description: 214 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Publisher: Philadelphia : Casemate, 2015.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Band of gold -- Lady in waiting -- The luck of the draw -- Have a little faith -- Footloose, fancy free and fun -- Dishpan hands -- From sailor to preacher -- Damn Yankee -- Globe trotters -- Little things add up to love -- Pearl Harbor survivors -- Brothers and their brides -- A seat next to you -- Hard to say goodbye -- She still wears the pants -- The farmer's wife -- Pin curls and all -- Letters from home -- Bicycle built for two -- Can't take my eyes off of you -- Happy trails -- Peg O' My Heart -- I've got your number -- The short drive home -- Preacher's boy and farmer's daughter -- The pilot and the WAVE -- Laughing through the years -- Keeping time -- Second look was all it took -- The Marine and the sailor -- So nice to come home to -- Sharing the ride -- First kiss -- Fireworks -- Wings of gold -- Romance on wheels.