THE ENGLISH GI: WORLD WAR II GRAPHIC MEMOIR OF A YORKSHIRE SCHOOLBOY’S ADVENTURES IN THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE - Couverture souple

Sandler, Mr Jonathan

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798793377874

Editeur : Independently published, 2022

Synopsis

“The English GI is a charming and indeed moving graphic account of Bernard Sandler's wartime experience.” Sir Max Hastings, author and historian

"Beautifully illustrated… Clearly written and researched... The English GI is a powerful story. But what makes it most original is how it is told in pictures mixing maps, drawings and moving family photographs." The Jewish Chronicle

‘’Graphic memoir paints wild tale of a stranded UK Jew who fought for the US in WWII’’, The Times of Israel

‘’It is a remarkable story, and one that’s difficult to fathom just a few decades later… You’ll keep placing yourself in Bernard’s shoes and question how on Earth you would have coped in such a situation. It’s powerful stuff’’ The Cartoonists’ Club of Great Britain

“… this remarkably well-illustrated book… [an] outstandingly inspiring personal tale… is captivating emotionally, and expressively gripping.” San Diego Jewish World

‘’Jonathan Sandler has produced a graphic novel capturing his grandfather’s extraordinary experiences during the Second World War’’, The Yorkshire Post

''The English GI author, Jonathan Sandler created an interesting, immersive experience not only for his family but for the audience at large as well.'' manoflabook.com (Blog)

''We must continue to tell the stories of individuals and their journey at war. This book does this brilliantly. I cannot recommend this book enough.'' Book Club of War - bookclubofwar.blogspot.com

"The English GI is a rewarding and uplifting World War 2 memoir " BooksUpNorth - booksupnorth.com

''The English GI was a joy to read and is a work that I will return to again to enjoy the company of Bernard and his adventures! It is highly recommended for all readers!'' Teen Librarian - teenlibrarian.co.uk

In September 1939, Britain declares war on Germany. Bernard Sandler, a 17-year-old schoolboy from Yorkshire, is on a school trip to the United States and consequently finds himself unable to return home, separated from his close-knit Jewish family in Britain.

Stranded in cosmopolitan New York for an unknown duration, he must grow up quickly. He discovers the pleasures and excitement of Broadway theatre and jazz while developing his own social circle at New York University. But just as he finds his independence, the United States declares war in December 1941, which changes his life once again. Bernard is drafted into the United States Army, joining the 26th Infantry “Yankee” Division. Eventually, he returns to Europe, serving on the front lines alongside General Patton’s Third Army during the brutal Lorraine Campaign in Northern France in the fall of 1944.

The book also follows the remarkable story of Bernard's family in England, and the fate of his wider family in Latvia (whom he visited in an epic journey in 1937, also as a schoolboy), during this period.

The English GI is a moving personal story about coming-of-age, the powerful bond of families, and the tragedy of war.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2022
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798793377874
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Bicknell Brian
• Nombre de pages: 124
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