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Ordinary Heroes
Ordinary Heroes
Author: Scott Turow
Stewart Dubinsky knew his father, David, had served in World War II, but had been told very little about his experiences. When he finds, after his father's death, a packet of wartime letters to a former fiancee and learns of David's court-martial, Stewart is driven to uncover the truth about this enigmatic, distant man he never knew. — Us...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780739469682
ISBN-10: 0739469681
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 371
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  • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
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3.2 stars, based on 7 ratings
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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Helpful Score: 2
Ordinary Heroes is a tribute to the millions of men and women who served in WW II who exhibited outstanding heroism in the face of War. They stepped through this chaos and carried on with a life of meaning and worth. As seen through the eyes of a son who wanted to know his dad's story, which he never discusses.
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Helpful Score: 1
Scott Turow's good writing but in a different setting from his usual courtroom dramas. It gave me a better understanding of the soldiers in WW II.
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A complete change of subject for Scott Turow, but written well (as are his mysteries) This book describes the secret life that a son discovers when, after the death of his father; he reads the letters written by his father during WWII. There is also conflict with family members who do not want it all forgotten.
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Turow is an extremely gifted writer. This one is different from his others but definitely a great read. Highly recommended!
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Different from his other books, but still very good!
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Takes place in WW11. Excellent book.
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Stewart Dubinsky knew his father, David, had served in World War II, but had been told very little about his experiences. When he finds, after his father's death, a packet of wartime letters for a former fiancee' and learned of David's court-martial, Stewart is driven to uncover the truth about this engimatic, distant man he never knew.
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Another excellent book by Scott Turow. A son's search for his father's activities as a lawyer during WWII.
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It was a great read. The back pannel summary did not do the book justice. A facinating blend of history and fiction.
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Story of WWII....very well told...and I usually don't like war stories.


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