My Father's War

Memories from Our Honored WWII Soldiers

By: Charley Valera

Narrated by: JT Calaway

We all know someone who was there, in World War II--probably a close relative, such as a father, brother, uncle, or grandparent. Most of us have hardly heard their stories about their young war years. We may have been afraid to ask about their stories, and they may assume we don't want to know. But this was such an important life-changer, with certain death and torture on the line every day--waking up every morning for days and years without their families close by, constant battles going on, and amazing destruction. It was for us they fought, so we should know their stories.

In this stirring collection of first-person narratives by WWII veterans, Charley Valera opens readers' eyes to the story of how young, ordinary people from modest backgrounds became incredible soldiers, fighting a nasty, close battle that ranged from dropping bombs on barely visible targets to hand-to-hand combat--even fistfights. Perhaps some of the stories aren't exactly how events transpired, but they do capture exactly how each person remembers them.

Many of these veterans are now ninety to ninety-six years old. Charley Valera honors them by chronicling their amazing, heroic war efforts before they are gone and it's too late. We should all salute these brave men and be sincerely grateful for the sacrifices they made for our country and for each one of us.

©2016 Charley Valera (P)2017 Charley Valera

Wonderful!!

This was a wonderful collection of stories. Listening to them reminds me of the events my father probably went through. Growing up in a modest family in NJ as the baby of the family and only boy of 6, he made the decision to serve his country at the age of 17 (my grandmother signed the papers with much reservation). He joined the USMC and fought on Iwo Jima. I wish he could've been able to talk more about it before he passed (I still miss you Dad), but I imagine much of what he saw there was painful to recall so he just didn't. These stories are a great reminder of what these brave people went through. JT Calaway's narration brought the book to life with a very honest reading of the material. Bravo to both author and narrator!

Just great.

i absolutely adore this generation. if today the USA WERE even as half as loyal to each other as the greatest generation ..Our problems would be less damaging .
And we would generate peace throughout the world..I want to thank my father. Sergeant William author McGraw for serving in World War II as a radio operator from age 18 to 20 year, thank you Dad I miss you everyday...

Heard the French stories. Great to hear US ones...

A treasure. I heard amazing stories of American heroes interacting with my family in France when the Nazi occupied Europe. There is no doubt. Without these american heroes history would be very much different. A great book with great stories that depict the ordeal these heroes went through. In a world in which we resist to get a vaccine it is humbling to hear how these men. Over 50M of them were drafted into the war. Heroes. Ever grateful for their service and sacrifice. Great book. Fantastic initiative.