- SKU: 9798218883133
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Both Sides of the Pond: My Family's War, 1933-1946 - Hardcover
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by Barbara Kent Lawrence (Author)
She captivated audiences until war demanded more of her and her beloved brother.
In 1939, British film star Barbara Greene begins a life-changing romance with Joe Kennedy Jr., son of the American ambassador. But as Europe edges toward catastrophe, her life takes an extraordinary turn. Crossing the Atlantic, Barbara trades scripts for survival, eventually flying across the eastern United States to rally support for Britain in its darkest hour.
Meanwhile, her brother Kent is thrust into the brutal reality of combat, from the chaos of Dunkirk to relentless campaigns in North Africa, Sicily, and Burma. His war is fought in mud, fire, and sacrifice, hers in courage, reinvention, and defiance.
Together, their intertwined journeys reveal a powerful, deeply personal portrait of World War II, where love endures, dreams are shattered, and ordinary people are called to extraordinary acts.
Both Sides of the Pond is a vivid, emotionally charged story of resilience, romance, and the true cost of war.
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