Liberty Letters: Attack at Pearl Harbor by Nancy LeSourd

About Attack at Pearl Harbor:

Learning to fly is all Navy daughter Meredith Lyons has ever dreamed about, but when the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor, Meredith comes to the aid of the wounded and discovers strength she never knew she had. Her best friend, Catherine Clark, a high school reporter, finds herself the center of the story, when her Navy father, stationed at Pearl Harbor, is missing. Excellent for educators and homeschool use.

THE ASPIRATIONS OF TWO YOUNG WOMEN PROPEL THEM INTO THE PATH OF A FATEFUL DAY

Standing on the airfield in Hawaii, watching a boy her age take his first solo flight, Meredith vows again to learn to fly. In Washington, D.C., her friend Catherine is equally determined to write real news stories for the school newspaper. As December 7, 1941, approaches, the girls have no idea that their faith and their dreams are about to carry them through one of the biggest events in the life of their nation. In this revised edition, The Liberty Letters® series introduces fictional characters whose courage, ingenuity, and faith shaped events in U.S. history. Through the power of friendship, each story reveals how God works through ordinary teens in extraordinary times.

About Nancy LeSourd:

Nancy LeSourd is an author, attorney, wife, and mother of two, who lives in the Washington D. C. area. She has a B.A. in political science from Agnes Scott College, a M.A. from Tufts University in secondary education with an emphasis on American History, and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. A William Robertson Coe fellow in American history, she taught American history to middle and high school students. For more information, visit libertyletters.com.

My thoughts:

One of my favorite historical eras to read about is the time period that includes World War II. As I experienced the "date that will live in infamy" through the writings of Catherine and Merrie, courtesy of Nancy LeSourd, I couldn't help but feel the apprehension and anguish they experience leading up to, amidst, and after the Pearl Harbor Invasion. One thing that really fascinated me about the story is how much the country felt like the invasion was imminent and the amount of preparation that was done knowing the likelihood of the invasion. The book also contains secondary story lines that are intriguing, as well as some interesting photographs to go along with the story that I'm sure you'll enjoy. If you are a fan of historical fiction, or know a young adult who is, this book is a must read. I am also looking forward to reading the other titles in the Liberty Letters® series as well.