Memoirs of a ping jockey / Kenneth H. Fidler.
"Chronological telling of his early life, from his unusual birth in Reading, Pennsylvania to the births of his two children. In his unique voice he describes growing up during the Depression, leaving high school early to fight in WWII, coming home to marry the love of his life, and serving his country again in The Korean Conflict. Through Ken, we get a glimpse into the hardships of the 1930s, the patriotism and valor of the 1940s and the quintessential American family of the 1950s. By the end of this book we know how much Ken loves his family and as a result, we feel more connected to our own lives and loved one"--Publisher's description.
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- ISBN: 9780991282906
- ISBN: 0991282906
- Physical Description: 243 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Los Osos, Calif. : Knight and Day Publishing, [2013]
- Copyright: ©2013
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Wyomissing Public Library | BIO FIDLER (Text) | 35012001375868 | Biography | Available | - |
Summary:
"Chronological telling of his early life, from his unusual birth in Reading, Pennsylvania to the births of his two children. In his unique voice he describes growing up during the Depression, leaving high school early to fight in WWII, coming home to marry the love of his life, and serving his country again in The Korean Conflict. Through Ken, we get a glimpse into the hardships of the 1930s, the patriotism and valor of the 1940s and the quintessential American family of the 1950s. By the end of this book we know how much Ken loves his family and as a result, we feel more connected to our own lives and loved one"--Publisher's description.