Finding Frances, a Fascinating Book

April 17, 2014 — 3 Comments

My neighbor, Cathy Harris, has written a fascinating book based on her uncle’s true experiences in as a pilot for the RAF in World War II.  I interviewed her today in her shop about the new book, Finding Frances, Love Letters from a Flight Lieutenant.  The way she has presented  the book gives the reader a really good feel for his life and times.  The letters are both historic and emotional because  he tells what is happening in the war and pledges his love for Frances.  The authentic snippets of his handwriting are a wonderful touch.  I study family history so I am extra impressed with all the original documentation she has to show the reader.  I was instantly in love with Eric as soon as I saw his pictures.  I am sure with his accent and special British slang he must have been very exciting for a high school girl in Phoenix in the 1940s.  I am glad she decided to put it all into book form to give us a glimpse into this dramatic part of our history in a personal, first hand account.