In honor of Memorial Day: 'When Books Went to War'
Podcast: NPR's Book of the DayPublished On: Mon May 30 2022
Description: During World War II, as American publishers sought ways to support the troops abroad, they began printing small, pocket-sized books that soldiers could fit anywhere. In When Books Went to War, Molly Guptill Manning tells the story of these little printed editions and how they served as a way of entertainment for soldiers looking for an escape from war. In an interview with Morning Edition, Guptill Manning told Renee Montagne about how reading helped soldiers feel like they were home.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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