GRANDPA'S WAR
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This is an engaging account of the experiences of a Canadian air force navigator in World War II as told by his grandson.
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Shawn Doyle recorded his grandfather's stories and retraced many of his steps through Africa, Italy, and the Balkans, seeking a better understanding of the older man and of his generation. The author brings a fresh perspective to the global conflict that continues to live on in the memories -- both proud and painful -- of many of Canada's oldest war veterans. In the process, he tells a tale of youthful adventure and excitement in a time that, although not so long ago, is beginning to slip into the fog of history.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shawn S. Doyle is a graduate of Harvard Law School and practises at a New York-based law firm. At various times, he has made his home in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the United States. However, he was born in British Columbia and spent most of his childhood there, frequently hiking, climbing, swimming, and boating his way through the spectacular wilderness of that province. He and his wife, Veronica, currently live in Milan.
