Love and Sacrifice: A World War Brings Double Tragedy to an American Family

By Dennis Whitehead

Love and Sacrifice is the true story of the Reed family traveling across the U.S. and around the globe through the first half of the 20th century in military service. The book culminates in unimaginable tragedy overcome by inner strength and spirit. Their stories are told through letters among family members, personal diaries, and the vivid recollections of wife and mother, Mildred Reed. Their experiences are illuminated by more than 300 images interwoven into the text.

Love and Sacrifice is appropriate for all ages, particularly young adult and older. Readers with interests in 20th century American and military history will find much to enjoy in Love and Sacrifice. Of special interest are military families who know of the sacrifices required in service.

The book is driven by the voice of Mildred Reed, a woman born on the Kansas prairie at the turn of the 19th century, who raised a family while constantly uprooting for the next duty assignment. Mildred never complained and simply looked forward to the next adventure. It was her strength of character that carried a family through the decades and that carried her through tragedy into a life of service to others.

• Language: English
• Publisher: MMImedia LLC
• Release date: Jan 10, 2018
• ISBN: 9788827550182

Dennis Whitehead

Dennis Whitehead is a writer, photographer, and media producer in Arlington, Virginia. He is a journalism graduate of Ohio University and a veteran of The Associated Press. He worked as a photojournalist in Washington, DC with his images appearing in newspapers and magazines worldwide. Much of his writing and research has concentrated on World War Two in Europe and the Pacific. Whitehead has worked in a variety of capacities in documentary production both in Germany and the United States. He was a regular contributor to Hubert Burda Media of Munich,Germany, founding and producing Focus on Media, a newsletter on media news and trends in the U.S. for Burda executives and editors. He also contributed words and pictures to various Burda magazines, as well as corporate consultation on media development projects.

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