Publisher's Synopsis
Merging the genres of memoir, military history, personal autobiography and travel essay, this book tells of ONE DAUGHTER'S QUEST to learn of the father she never knew. Laura Smail Sims made a journey of discovery to Italy to learn more about her father who was killed during World War II seven decades earlier. The author skillfully weaves the story of her father's military service with that of her own contemporary quest, resulting in a compelling read that you won't want to put down.
