Three Sisters of Glenridge
How WWII Changed Their Lives
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When the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941, the families in our country were taken by shock. The Martin family heard the news that Sunday as they enjoyed the afternoon with their neighbors, This was a neighborhood where no one moved away; families took care of each other. They were made aware of the event when the young boy from next door rushes into the house. Beth, the oldest of the three young Martin sisters, is especially distressed as her fiance is stationed at Hickam Field. This was the man she planned to marry and live with him in his family home next door to the house where she now lived. Since they both loved to fly they would have their own airfield in Glenridge some day. Cathy, the second sister, was already taking her pre-med classes at the University. After she bcame a doctor she would return to live in the family home and raise a family. Annie, the youngest, had other plans. She wants to leave home and see the world before she settles down to raise a family. Home life becomes diffferent as the country changes into a war mode. As the men are drafted into the service the women find they need to change their plans. Beth becomes a member of the WASP's, flying bombers from the factory to different air bases. Cathy is urged to postpone her desire to become a doctor and instead become a nurse. Annie finds out how much the war affects people here in the states. Their journeys and life will take them all over the world. Along the way they face the discrimination that women of that time experienced but also saw some changes begin to happen.which brought them joy. Along with the sadness of the times, they find love and happiness in their lives.
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This is the story of how World War II changed the lives of three sisters who came of age during the early 1940’s. Born to strong loving parents, they were college students when the events of December 7th occurred. Beth finds her plans to marry the boy next door and live in his home for the rest of her life changes. She becomes one of the first women to join the WASPS. Cathy abandons her plan to become a doctor and live in the family home, instead goes into nursing to be able to serve more quickly. They both experience the war first-hand in Europe and the South Pacific. Annie, the sister who wanted to see the world instead remains on the home front, but is not immune from the tragedy of war. This story tells of life during the war years and the struggle to overcome the discrimination against women. It is also the story of strong family love that helped them through their darkest days.
About the Author
Helen Hendricks Friess, born in Ohio, has also made her home in South Dakota and Washington State before moving to Michigan where she and her husband raised three children and six grandchildren. She enjoys gardening and community activities. Her first novel was Nuna Lake.