Esther Y. (WildcatFan) reviewed on 3/13/2007 + 49 more book reviews

This book is primarily the story of 6 men from Freehold, NJ. Their are two sections to the book; one covers their experiences in WWII and the other covers their post-war life. The author grew up in Freehold and he also gives a good picture of small town life prior to the war and the changes that affect the town after. One critic has written that this book is a good counterweight to Tom Brokaw's "The Greatest Generation." Since I have not read Brokaw's book, I cannot confirm that. However, I can say that this book does not depict the men as big patriots or particularly heroes. They simply did what had to be done. The men selected were all still alive at the time the book was being written. They represented the different service branches and theaters of war. It is an enjoyable book worth reading.

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