First Papers Author:Laura Z. Hobson This hugely satisfying and moving novel takes place during the 6 years that led us into the First World War. The story centers in the triumphs and t4ragedies of an unforgettable family living on Long Island during those critical years, but its powerful themes of freedome of speech and the ambiguities of patriotism speak more strogly to us today ... more »than ever.« less