Soldier from the war returning
Childers, Thomas
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Soldier from the war returning
Published
2009
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages
340
ISBN-13
9780618773688
ISBN-10
0618773681
Description
One of our great national myths surrounds the men and women who fought in World War II. The Greatest Generation, we're told, fought heroically, then returned to America happy, healthy and well-adjusted. They quickly and cheerfully went on with rebuilding their lives. Here, historian Thomas Childers shatters that myth. He interweaves the intimate story of three families--including his own--with a decade's worth of research to paint an entirely new picture of the war's aftermath. Drawing on government documents, interviews, oral histories and diaries, he reveals that 10,000 veterans a month were being diagnosed with psycho-neurotic disorder (now known as PTSD). Alcoholism, homelessness, and unemployment were rampant, leading to a skyrocketing divorce rate. Many veterans bounced back, but their struggle has been lost in a wave of nostalgia that threatens to undermine a new generation of returning soldiers. This book is a stark reminder that the price of war is unimaginably high.--From publisher description.
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How many pages are in Soldier from the war returning?
This edition of Soldier from the war returning has approximately 340 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Soldier from the war returning?
For most readers, Soldier from the war returning typically takes between 7h 5m and 4h 43m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 85,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 85,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Soldier from the war returning?
The estimated word count for Soldier from the war returning is approximately 85,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Soldier from the war returning?
Soldier from the war returning was written by Childers, Thomas.
When was Soldier from the war returning published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.