Captain's Bride, General's Lady: The Memoirs Of Mrs. Mark W. Clark (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781104838676)

Captain's Bride, General's Lady: The Memoirs Of Mrs. Mark W. Clark is a memoir written by Maurine Clark, the wife of Mark W. Clark, a prominent American general who served in World War II and the Korean War. The book provides a detailed account of Maurine's life as a military wife, from her early years as a young bride to her experiences living on military bases around the world. Throughout the book, Maurine shares her personal experiences and insights into the challenges and rewards of being a military spouse. She details the sacrifices she made for her husband's career, including moving frequently and raising their children on her own during his deployments. She also provides a glimpse into the social and political climate of the times, including her interactions with other military wives and the impact of war on families.The memoir also delves into Maurine's own personal growth and development, as she navigates her role as a wife, mother, and independent woman. She shares her struggles with balancing her own ambitions with her responsibilities as a military spouse, and the ways in which she found fulfillment and purpose in her own life.Overall, Captain's Bride, General's Lady provides a fascinating and intimate look into the life of a military wife during a time of great upheaval and change in American history. It is a compelling read for anyone interested in military history, women's history, or the experiences of military families.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Maurine Clark
ISBN-10: 1104838672
ISBN-13: 9781104838676
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/23/2009
Pages: 302
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d