{"product_id":"just-doing-my-job-stories-of-service-from-world-war-ii-hardcover","title":"Just Doing My Job: Stories of Service from World War II - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJonna Doolittle Hoppes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eArthur J. Lichte\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreserving the personal histories of civilians and soldiers who united to defend America during the Second World War, this unique oral history tells the stories of ordinary citizens who left jobs and families behind to contribute to the war effort. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChronicling the sacrifices made by otherwise average people, this keepsake features profiles of and interviews with the men and women who responded to the call to action by putting their lives on hold to fight for their country at home and abroad. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom soldiers and spies to factory workers and nurses, the heroes profiled in this history include Dick Hamada, a Japanese American who became a spy for the Office of Strategic Services; Edith McClure, an Army nurse stationed in England; Bobby Hite, one of the famed Doolittle Raiders, who was captured by the Japanese and endured years of torture and solitary confinement; and pilot Bob Hoover, who was shot down over enemy territory and imprisoned but managed to escape by stealing a German plane.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJonna Doolittle Hoppes\u003c\/b\u003e grew up an Air Force brat and developed a passion for preserving military and aviation history. The granddaughter of General James H. \"Jimmy\" Doolittle, she has written two books: \u003ci\u003eCalculated Risk\u003c\/i\u003e, a biography\/memoir about her grandparents, and \u003ci\u003eJust Doing My Job\u003c\/i\u003e, a collection of 19 stories from World War II. Her lecture series keeps her busy touring the United States and Europe. Jonna works for the Department of Defense at Los Angeles Air Force Base. She has appeared on numerous television programs including the History Channel's \u003ci\u003eMan, Moment, Machine\u003c\/i\u003e and a special documentary on Jake DeShazer. She lives in Newport Beach, California. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral Arthur J. Lichte\u003c\/b\u003e, USAF, is the current Commander, Air Mobility Command, based in Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 344\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770938753312,"sku":"9781595800428","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0cafbffa1e3a13be13ec904f9cc2d284.webp?v=1780381085","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/just-doing-my-job-stories-of-service-from-world-war-ii-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}