Gathering with letter writers and a whole room full of various family members of letter writers was a spectacular experience for all during Lois Herr's "Dear Coach" homecoming presentation at Elizabethtown College this weekend. To hear Edwin Boll read aloud his letter to Coach Ira Herr from his time during WWII was a touching experience I and many others were honored to have had. However, I must say that you don't need a living person to really give these letters personality. The "boys" voices speak clearly enough for themselves as you make your way through the historically entertaining and fascinating book.
To see Lois at her next "Dear Coach: Letters Home from WWII" reading come on out to the Elizabethtown, Pa. Historical Society tomorrow night at 8pm. You'll get behind the scenes information on the journey the book has made from a box of letters in the attic to a physical book ready for purchase at Aaron's Books in Lititz, Pa. or at the Elizabethtown College bookstore. (Both can be found on-line as well at the above Elizabethtown College link).
This is a great chance to get your copy signed. Hope to see you there!
10/20 Elizabethtown Historical Society - 8 pm 57 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown PA 17022
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