Dancing in Combat Boots

Teresa R Funke

ISBN 10: 1935571095 / ISBN 13: 9781935571094

Published by Victory House Press, 2009

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When the going got tough during World War I, America's women got going. By the millions, housewives and mothers took off their aprons and stepped into factories, offices, hospitals-anywhere capable hands were needed to replace those of the husbands and sons now battling overseas. The eleven fictional stories in this remarkable collection are based on real women whose experiences were at once typical and extraordinary. Irene bucks rivets in an aircraft factory while Doris learns to pilot military planes. Marjorie survives the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor while Jean spends three years under guard in a Japanese internment camp. Lucy joins the segregated Women's Army Corp and Kathryn joins the Red Cross-shipping off to the front lines where she dances in combat boots with American GIs. From the topsy-turvy days following Pearl Harbor, through four long years of hardship, to the post-war campaigns to put women back in their place, these stories reveal the many facets of women's lives as they gave their all for the war effort.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dancing in Combat Boots
• Publisher: Victory House Press
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1935571095
• ISBN 13: 9781935571094
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

When the going got tough during World War II, America's women got going.

By the millions, housewives and mothers took off their aprons and stepped into factories, offices, hospitals--anywhere capable hands were needed to replace those of the husbands and sons now battling overseas.The eleven fictional stories in this remarkable collection are based on real women whose experiences were at once typical and extraordinary.

Irene bucks rivets in an aircraft factory while Doris learns to pilot military planes. Marjorie survives the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor while Jean spends three years under guard in a Japanese internment camp. Lucy joins the segregated Women's Army Corp and Kathryn joins the Red Cross--shipping off to the front lines where she dances in combat boots with American GIs.

From the topsy-turvy days following Pearl Harbor, through four long years of hardship, to the post-war campaigns to put women back in their place, these stories reveal the many facets of women's lives as they gave their all for the war effort.

About the Author

Teresa Funke was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. She lives with her husband and family in Colorado where she is the owner of Teresa Funke & Company and Victory House Press. She is the author of six novels for adults and children about World War II, including "Remember Wake," "Dancing in Combat Boots," "Doing My Part," "The No-No Boys," "V for Victory," and "Wave Me Good-bye." Her short stories, articles, and essays have appeared in numerous magazines, newspapers, and anthologies. Two of her essays were listed as Notable Essays by the prestigious "Best American Essays" series. She also writes a popular blog, "Bursts of Brilliance for a Creative Life." Teresa is also a sought-after speaker, presenter, and writer's coach. She performs a one-woman show based on "Dancing in Combat Boots" and works with several non-profits to promote the arts, literacy, and history education. Connect with Teresa via Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest & Goodreads.