Men of Letters
By Duncan Barrett
Published by
AA Publishing
ISBN 9780749575205
Category Millitary History
Winter 2014
Synopsis
Using the personal stories and letters of the men who joined the Post Office Rifles, this is a moving account of how the First World War touched the lives of ordinary people and the vital role the mail played in the war.
Author's Biography
Duncan Barrett is the Sunday Times, best-selling author of GI Brides and The Sugar Girls, specialising in biography and memoir. Both of the aforementioned books are under option for TV adaptation.
Reviews
Barret’s book is absorbing because, unlike some regimental histories, it concentrates on individuals. He uses letters, diaries, photographs and anecdotes to tell the story in the men’s own words which makes it very personal and immediate. Sally Hughes, We Love This Book
… Barrett’s use of an easy-going and highly accessible narrative style makes the read eminently worthwhile. James Norwood, London Historians
Men of Letters: The Post Office Heroes Who Fought The Great War is an accomplished work, and one that deserves a place in your collection. Paul Pettengale, History & War
Price £8.99
Reader Comments
Very interesting segment on D.W. Griffith