They Also Served
Women's Stories from the World War II Era
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About the Book
They Also Served is a collection of memories, bringing to life the experiences of women during World War II. None of the women profiled achieved great renown—these were the neighbors next door, the townspeople encountered at the post office or market, the ladies sharing the pews at worship services.
Unwilling to be mere bystanders to the war effort, they did their parts in every way imaginable—and some not so easily imagined. Laughter, shock, joy, tears, and outrage are shared in recollections of women from all walks of life. Traditional and daring, they kept the home fires burning and joined the fight. They waited for their men and made lasting changes for women.
About the Author
A child of the era, Jeanie Lambright has had a lifelong interest in World War II. That interest intensified early in her career with the federal government when she worked with a number of World War II veterans, and grew even stronger after her marriage to a decorated fighter pilot. Visits to various historical military sites in Europe and Asia have increased her knowledge of the subject. Jeanie is a graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas, and is previously published in women’s fiction. Now widowed, with adult children and young grandchildren, she resides in Addison, Texas.