A Fortress and A Legacy, by J Ross Greene
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A Fortress and A Legacy, by J Ross Greene
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A Fortress and a Legacy combines stunning historical accuracy with the pathos of a family torn by war. An exchange of letters between Knoxville native and B-17 bombardier Bud Perrin and his bride, a former Miss America contestant, gives this story heart and soul.
A Fortress and A Legacy, by J Ross Greene- Amazon Sales Rank: #295513 in Books
- Published on: 2015-05-22
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x 1.07" w x 6.00" l, 1.38 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 474 pages
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. A Legacy to be Remembered By MW At the very beginning of author J. Ross Greene’s fine book, his uncle, Ross W. “Bud” Perrin ponders his legacy. “I know I want a houseful of little rascals. And if I can’t tell them my story, who will?” Perrin did not live to have that houseful of little rascals, but he did have someone tell his remarkable story, his nephew and namesake, J. Ross Greene, who had been like a son to Perrin during the war years. Greene stepped forward to not only tell the story but to reconstruct the wartime experiences of his uncle so that Perrin’s daughter, who would never know her father, would come to know that father and wartime hero. Greene created this book based on 1000 wartime letters exchanged between Perrin and his wife, choosing the letters that best exemplified the life of a B-17 bombardier anxious to return home after victory to embrace his wife and meet his child. Through the letters, readers can get to know Ross Perrin and his wife and their extended family. Through Greene’s meticulous research, he has created a chronicle that portrays life in the ETO simultaneously with life at home for those who waited… all done with rich detail. He also imparts bits of knowledge about operations, the B-17, the administrative task of planning missions, the German planes, wartime London, and interesting historical facts about locations central to the war. Greene has breathed life into words scrawled on pages seven decades passed, making them as relevant and compelling today as they were back then. His hard work and dedication led him back to Germany and beyond to walk as closely in his uncle’s footsteps as possible, while at the same time, cementing friendships with the Germans in Mannheim, site of the crash, who welcomed him with open arms. In doing so, he has paid a lasting tribute to his uncle and uplifted all those who read the story. Ross "Bud" Perrin need not have worried about his wartime legacy. It was always in his nephew’s capable hands.Marilyn Jeffers WaltonAuthor of Rhapsody in Junk -- A Daughter's Return to Germany to Finish her Father's StoryFrom Interrogation to Liberation - A Photographic Journey - Stalag Luft III - The Road to FreedomFrom Commandant to Captive - The Memoirs of Col. Friedrich von Lindeiner
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Fortress is a MIGHTY book in many ways. By Rosalind Davis I must begin by revealing that I have a personal interest in this book. My father is the main character and my cousin (Palsy Walsy to my dad) is the author. In the book, I am the not-yet-born Junior who turned out to be Juniorette. Yet, I feel compelled to express these thoughts: A Fortress and A Legacy far exceeds the expectations of this lit major, retired English instructor who is not easy to please when it comes to books. As I read the draft, before the final editing, I wondered —how did this civil engineer, turned financial wizard write this beautiful and heartfelt story with such well crafted prose, not to mention some poetry as well! Based on my parents' letters, Fortress is interwoven with a history lesson told in such a compelling manner that you don't have to be a history buff to enjoy it. Although in my retirement I may no longer be considered an expert, I venture to say that J. Ross has created his own genre. His name for it, “a non-fiction historical novel,” may appear to be a contradiction in terms, but please reserve judgment until you see how well he uses the actual letters, factual war records, personal interviews with surviving veterans, plus a little bit of imagination based on knowledge to give this book, in my opinion, its unique literary value. Indeed Fortress not only gives me a vibrant word picture of the father I never knew but also gives any reader a masterful depiction of the way these young men faced separation from families, the intensity and frustrations of training, and the actual pressures of carrying out their missions. And beyond this is the story of those back home—waiting, praying, supporting through letters, in some cases searching for information and then finally grieving. I'm amazed, but not really surprised, at my cousin's tenacity and determination in finding the people he interviewed and in some cases befriended, along with his painstaking search through war records to fill out the story inspired by the letters. And I am beyond proud of how he was able to bring people I knew and loved to life on the printed page and then introduce me to others that I now love as family. You may cry in parts of the book, but you will learn about and love some previously “unsung” heroes, and don’t be surprised if you have an occasional laugh. I give much praise and endless gratitude to my author cousin (a hero in my heart) for this mighty book.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. A historically accurate recounting of this soldier's life weaves a story of intrigue and love amidst the war By Michael Sorrow This book is a captivating and personal story of a WWII bombardier. A historically accurate recounting of this soldier's life weaves a story of intrigue and love amidst the war. It's a must read!
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