Through the Hell of War and Back

Raised blocks apart in Philadelphia, Bill Guarnere and Babe Heffron first met during active duty in WWII. This book takes us from those dark days of wondering if they would see the sun come up again, to their deep and enduring friendship back home. I was consistently amazed at their ability to remember details of their battles, surroundings, and feelings recalled so many years later--it felt so real and the descriptions were so raw, it was as if the war were yesterday. Their comaradarie and humor undoubtedly saw them through their transitions back to civilian life, and maybe that's part of what cemented their friendship. But perhaps they were just destined to be brothers forever, joined by a horrible tragedy. If you're a aficionado of the miniseries, Band of Brothers, you'll appreciate Bill and Babe's willingness to share even more of their story with you.