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Summary: Recommendation From The Boston Fire Department
Review: Dear Ms von Erck:
Just a quick note to let you know how much I enjoyed your book "The Warmth of a Song."
Great job on historic accuracy. I always thought the tragic Cocoanut Grove fire could be a subject of a World War II
movie - and I hope someone approaches you for movie rights.Best wishes and congratulations, Paul A. Christian, Fire Commissioner, Chief of Dept.
Boston Fire Department.
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Summary: Real life veterans of 106th Inf. Div. give their review
Review: Helen,
You've got to be proud. Those of you that know you are proud of you. It takes a lot of hard work to follow a creative effort to a successful conclusion. You've done it. "You go, gal" ! Dick Sparks (who served as Technical Advisor to the novel)
T/4 424th Inf. - 106th Infantry Div. Helen,
Thanks for "The Warmth of a Song." I could not put it down. And it speaks so eloquently to those of us who were
there. I wish you great success with it. Dr. Duncan Trueman, Chaplain
106th Infantry Helen,
I read "Warmth of a Song" in a couple of nights and will tell you that I think that it was well done. I wouldn't be surprised if the "Hallmark Hall of Fame Theater" didn't come looking for you.
Best, John Schaffner
Veteran 106th Infantry Div. Dear Helen:
I don't have must time for reading. However I finished your book. I must congratulate you on doing such a fine job.
I have received your Autograph, with that fine message. I want to thank you for that. It will go into my book.
I have emailed John Kline and advised him of my approval to advertise the book in the "CUB" our quarterly magazine.
The choose is his, weather he will do it or not, I hope that he will.
Your research was most impressive. The conditions that existed at the time were so bad, that even trying to describe
them to friends, I don't think they grasped how bad it really was. The way that you have described it in your story was well done. I know that anyone reading it will get a good idea of how it is to dig a hole in the frozen ground, crawl on your belly in the snow, go without warm food and sleep for days, seeing your buddies being killed or maimed, constantly being shelled or shot at and the freezing cold, that never left you. Only those that where there, really know what it is like. These are things that we endured as teenage kids, that should have been getting ready for College, or a trade. Also enjoying the parties and dances that go into finding the girl of your dreams. Lost to us forever.
Now, look at the position that we were in. Coming home at the age of twenty two, no trade, no education and having to
start at that age, while all of the others, that didn't go into the Army, are well on there way to a career.
I have no regrets, I did what I had to do. I met and married a terrific girl, had a good career in Aero Space Manufacturing. I am now retired and enjoying life to the fullest.
Your book brought back many memories. Years ago I would have never read such a book. I did not need to be reminded
of those terrible days. Now I can look back and say, God Bless America. John Gatens
"A" Battery 589th FAB. 106th INF DIV
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