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| Original Title: | Sergeant York: His Own Life Story And War Diary |
| ISBN: | 1889128465 (ISBN13: 9781889128467) |
| Edition Language: | English |
Alvin C. York
Hardcover | Pages: 209 pages Rating: 4.1 | 248 Users | 31 Reviews
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| Title | : | Sergeant York and the Great War (Men of Courage) |
| Author | : | Alvin C. York |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 209 pages |
| Published | : | October 25th 2003 by The Vision Forum, Inc. (first published 1928) |
| Categories | : | History. Biography. Nonfiction. Autobiography. War |
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The journals of Sergeant Alvin York were originally compiled and edited by Tom Skeyhill in 1930. This 1998 copy included some black & white photos and was edited by Richard Wheeler.Most U.S. citizens have little knowledge of America’s involvement in World War I as it was not a part of their educational curriculum. What the public recalls is primarily York’s life and heroics through actor Gary Cooper’s Oscar winning portrayal in a Hollywood film. The impact of this black & white movie remains so strong that Cooper’s daughter, Maria Janis Cooper, was selected in 2011 to the Board of Trustees of the National World War I Museum.
This firsthand account offers additional insight into York’s mind. Growing up in the rural mountains of Tennessee I knew York bonded with his brothers. Getting drunk on moonshine and involved in fighting was a common part of his early manhood. It’s common to protect one’s turf, but I did not realize that many his brawls occurred along the Tennessee/Kentucky border.
Throughout life York’s knowledge, admiration and appreciation for nature remained as strong as his family roots. He was very proficient with a rifle as a necessity to provide food. Folks familiar with York know that exposure to religion turned his life around. How the conscious objector became a true national war hero is a great simple story told by the man who shunned fame.
The “Editor’s Note” on page 130 incorrectly stated of York’s division: “The 82nd Division was called the Rainbow Division, since it was made up of various nationalities.” The famous 42nd Division held that moniker.
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Ratings: 4.1 From 248 Users | 31 ReviewsAssess Appertaining To Books Sergeant York and the Great War (Men of Courage)
Alvin's language makes this hard to read outloud unless you can put on a good "hick" accent! can't wait to watch the movie.Very interesting, told by York himself. The kids and I really enjoyed learning about this humble American hero and his experiences before, during and after WWI.
A poor young pacifist, Alvin York earned the Congressional Medal of Honor for his deeds in France during World War I.
This book is hard to read at first because the words (miss spelled or not) are taken straight from his diary; it's like he's talking right to you. After the first few chapters I couldn't put the book down. Sergeant York is an amazing man of God. It is so wonderful how God can change the wildest man into a gentle God fearing man. This story that York tells proves that God keeps His promises! I would definitely read this book again!
If you have never heard of Sgt. York...war hero of WWI, then I recommend this book. I would suggest reading something about WWI first and then follow with this. York was a strong Christian and reading about how he struggled with his faith and killing so many men is an example to anyone who struggles to reconcile his actions with his faith. I read this out loud with my son and appreciated this positive Christian message of faith, struggle, perseverance and courage.
A humble, backwoods man, full of faith, goes to war without knowing all the reasons why and comes home to make life better for others. He has done some amazing things.
What an Amazing Story!
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