Texas Women in World War II

Appeared in College Station Eagle,Herald-Zeitung,Abilene Reporter-News.

These amazing women tell of the difficulty of recovery, both emotionally and physically, from the rigors of war. Weigand focuses on the strength of these Americans determined to service their country.

The book shows how women provided crucial support behind the battlefield lines.

The women in the book share their sense of pride, dread and danger as they scrificed to protect out country.

Anyone interested in war history will be impressed with the coverage given to this important period, seen through the eyes of those who have not, until now, spoken much about a different side of war. This book is highly recommended to young readers interested in learning more about the jobs women held during war years.

Some recollections are humorous. Some are sad and sentimental. All are inspirational. These are women we see shopping for groceries, walking their dog down the street or gardening in the yard next door.

Anyone interested in war history will be impressed with the coverage given to this important period seen through the eyes of those who have not, until now, spoken much about a different side of the war.