Angel of BataanMarcia Gates: Angel of Bataan by Melissa Bowersock Marcia Gates was a courageous Army nurse and prisoner-of-war during WWII. The new book, Marcia Gates: Angel of Bataan, is her story, told through the letters, photos and news clippings collected by her mother. This is a true story of strength, hope and perseverance through one of the most brutal times in our nation's history.
As a person who occasionally has difficulty finishing some books, this reader found herself drawn into Marcia's story from the very start. Melissa has allowed Marcia's compelling story to unfold so well, the reader will sense the tension and anxiety Marcia's mother must have been feeling back in the states as she awaited some word, some confirmation about her daughter's welfare. Melissa's inclusion of actual letters and articles brings the reader even closer to the participants. It is an amazing and well told true story about an independent, strong woman, faithfully performing her duties as a nurse under incredibly difficult, stressful conditions. Don't miss this one! —Linda Goldsmith
Fabulous! A great, great ... biography. Detailed and shaped by significant resources. I couldn't put it down. Marcia's amazing valor and her mother's drive to find her reminds us to never forget the human dimension of combat. A reminder indeed that loved ones suffer as much at home as those on the battlefields. Inspirational. Well done. —S.B.
Melissa Bowersock is an eclectic writer who turns her hand to any kind of story that moves her: contemporary, western, fantasy, romance, action/adventure, spiritual. She thrives in the Sonoran desert of Southern Arizona with her husband and an Airedale terrier. She is also a certified hypnotherapist.
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