Marcus Nannini was a reporter during his undergraduate years and worked as a research assistant for journalism professor and published author Richard Stocks Carlson. Nannini is a history buff with a particular interest in WWII. He has researched the background of this story and carried out many interviews over several years with Gene Metcalfe, the subject of this book. Nannini has also written a highly praised work of historical fiction, about a crew member of a Japanese midget submarine in the aftermath of Pearl Harbour, Chameleons: An Untold World War II Story (2017).
This is an important biography worthy of inclusion in World War II
themed collections. The book portrays military sacrifices and the
reality of the struggle of POW as reported by a survivor.
*authorsreading.com 03/05/2019*
The author has researched and studied this subject in great depth,
his knowledge and ability to engage and keep the interest of the
reader is accomplished and proficient.
*Army Rumour Service 20/06/2019*
Left for Dead at Nijmegen: The True Story of an American
Paratrooper is an important work, one that exemplifies the
sacrifices made by our military and reveals the reality of the
POWs’ struggle to survive under the harshest of situations. It’s
most highly recommended.
*Readers Favorite Book Reviews 22/01/2019*
… an extraordinary and simply riveting memoir.
*Midwest Book Review 12/06/2019*
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