This is Really War: The True Story of Navy Nurse POWs in WWII

Program Type:

Authors & Books, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township

Age Group:

Adults & Seniors

Program Description

Local journalist Emilie Lucchesi, author of the book This is Really War, returns to the Library to share the true story of twelve U.S. Navy Nurses who were taken as prisoners of war in the Philippines in 1941. Providing medical care to fellow prisoners, these heroic nurses saved thousands of lives during the war.

Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.