Rosemary Norwalk

A reflective, literate young woman volunteers to serve in the Overseas Red Cross and is sent to England shortly after D-Day. The book is a compilation of letters and journal entries from the day that she received her acceptance into the Red Cross until she returns to the U.S. following the war. An outgoing, responsible, moral lady, she attracts to herself similar people who form a close-knit group of highly effective workers. Excellent prime source stories of life in England during the blitz; stories of romances and the overlying sadness of death and separation.… (more)

In this wonderfully touching book, Rosemary Norwalk writes about how she and other Red Cross volunteers aided soliders in the WWII efforts. Dearest Ones is a collection of letters and journal entries made by the author about the war. Some of the neatest entries included the secret codes about how to order supplies (i.e. doughnuts, coffee, etc.) for the troops. From this book you'll capture the spirit and evervescence of these Red Cross volunteers. This book is a great read and a great way to honor the spirit, humor, and dedication of American Red Cross volunteers past and present.… (more)