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Boomhower, Ray E.

The Soldier's Friend: A Life of Ernie Pyle

(3) 4-6 This comprehensive yet accessible book describes the life of the Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist who died while on assignment during World War II. Pyle's forte was writing about the common man, and several of his columns are reprinted; archival photographs also help humanize this historical figure while contextualizing his work. Extensive back matter includes Pyle historic sites and collections. Reading list, websites. Ind.

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