“When I read the synopsis of Dearest Babe, I was immediately drawn to it. If you’re a military family member, a veteran, or even a sap for beautiful and emotional love letters, you need to stop what you’re doing and pick up a copy o
“I never forgot you, and for that matter, I doubt if many of the 727th combat men forgot you. You were the kindest and finest flight surgeon around.” —Lt. Peter A. Massare, Cofounder of the Former Members of the 451st After the wa
“I have never been the kind of guy to pick up a book, but I love just randomly opening up to any given page and reading one letter per day. It really helps put things into perspective for me, and I thank you so much for giving me that.”
“Dr. King contributed to the growth of the field of orthopedic surgery and brought national attention to his work.” —Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, Houston Methodist Hospital Later in life, Joe went on to have a prolific career in orthop
Thank you so much to everyone who came out for our first book signing! We had a wonderful time meeting new people, connecting with old friends, and sharing Dearest Babe in our hometown. A HUGE thank you to Christina and @twosistersteahouse for hostin
Happy Anniversary to Joe and Babe! Here’s a short excerpt that Joe wrote to Babe on May 31, 1944. My dearest Babe, Today is that day. The red letter day of my life. I’ve thought of today four years ago many times today. I would look at
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To commemorate Memorial Day, we’d like to take a minute to say thank you to all of the men and women who have served and given their lives in the line of duty—particularly the members and family of the 451st Heavy Bombardment Unit. Thank
We’re so excited to be featured on @bookcasebeauty. Keep reading to see what Katelyn said about Dearest Babe, and check out her page for other great recommendations. “I’m so excited to share with you #DearestBabe! When I read the
Come join us next week! We will be having a book signing on Sat., May 28 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Meet us at the Two Sisters Teahouse garden (209 N Front St. in Aledo, TX). Bring your copy to be signed or purchase one for 20% off. Learn more about Dear
While stationed in Manduria and Castellucia di Sauri, Joe and his friends kept themselves busy with projects — namely building motorcycles out of scrap parts they scavenged from the base and nearby towns. The men got a little too into their t
What does writing a book really look like? Take a peek behind the scenes of Dearest Babe. 3️⃣ : In the end, writing Dearest Babe was full of sticky notes, plastic photo sleeves, cups of tea and retelling our favorite memories over and over at the k
What does writing a book really look like? Take a peek behind the scenes of Dearest Babe. 2️⃣ : We cross-referenced Joe’s letters and personal documents with family correspondence and mission histories to track his movements. Finally, we pair
What does writing a book really look like? Take a peek behind the scenes of Dearest Babe. 1️⃣ : We started by transcribing all of Joe’s letters and reading everything we could find about the 451st. Our research ranged from military records an
What is a flight surgeon? 3️⃣ : Flight Surgeons worked out of squadron dispensaries, a small medical tent that served as a doctor’s office and temporary treatment facility until patients could be transported to the base hospital. Learn more
What is a flight surgeon? 2️⃣ : Each day, the flight surgeons attended takeoff and landing, on hand with ambulances to receive injured crewmen and in case of crashes. They treated minor injuries and arranged for severe cases to be transported to th
What is a flight surgeon? 1️⃣ : Flight Surgeons were in charge of the physical and mental health of the airmen; and despite the title, surgery wasn’t in the job description. They treated anoxia (lack of oxygen), aero-otitis media (ear problem