Today I am going to start Flags of Our Fathers. (I finished Where Angels Fear to Tread over the weekend).Flags of Our Fathers was written by James Bradley, with assistance from Ron Powers. It delineates the lives of the six men who raised the flag at Iwo Jima from the time they enlisted in the military to the time they raised the flag, and all the struggle in between.
James Bradley is the son of John Bradley, who was one of the six who raised the flag. John Bradley had kept many mementos, such as photographs and letters, from the war and his son used these documents to create this tribute.
This book was recommended to me by several people and I'm looking forward to learning more about the truth behind the flag raising at Iwo Jima, which because of that famous photograph has become of the most memorable moments in war history.
I would like to hear more about this book, Christie. I have heard some controversy over the photo, and wonder if it shows through in the book.
ReplyDeleteBYW, I like the new format. :)