Dearest Mama

"A touching homage to a soldier who made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. A tender, loving account of a short but honorable life."—Kirkus Reviews

"Dearest Mama presents a compelling collection of letters from WWII soldier, Private First-Class Fletcher Blanton, highlighting the profound impact of his absence on his family and friends."—Travis L. Martin, author of War & Homecoming

"There's a story behind every soldier who served during WWII. Thanks to a packet of letters he found in a cobweb-covered cabinet, William S. Walker tells the story of his uncle Bud, who never made it back home."—Tyler Bridges, chief political reporter for the Times-Picayune/The Advocate in New Orleans, author of The Flight