{"product_id":"the-german-helmet-on-the-jeffrey-brunner-9798313444253","title":"The German Helmet on the Basement Shelf: Sgt. Brunner's War","description":"At the end of World War II, the family of John Burns' father Buddy welcomed into their home Frank Brunner, a decorated returning Army veteran who had been corresponding with Buddy's oldest sister during his service in North Africa, Sicily and Europe. Buddy and Frank were roommates in the den of the Burnses' flat until Buddy left for school at Boston University in the fall of 1947. Buddy's freshman year at BU is the subject of John's 2024 book, \u003ci\u003eOne Dollar \u003c\/i\u003e(\u003ci\u003eAmerican\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003ci\u003e Tutor.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDespite Frank's best efforts to establish himself in a steady line of work, the readjustment to civilian life proved overwhelming. His stay with the Burnses came to an abrupt conclusion when he was taken out of the house by the Worcester, Massachusetts police, apparently facing charges relating to bad checks. The Burnses were heartbroken. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith the exception of one letter received by Betty, it was the last time the family ever heard from Frank Brunner. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut Frank left behind an extraordinary piece of war memorabilia that he had brought back with him from Europe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrank's painted German war helmet remained in the care of John's grandfather until he died in 1962, and then in the care of John's father until he died in 2022. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThen it was passed on to John. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEighty years after Frank stormed the beaches at Normandy, John's quest to find a permanent home for Frank's German war helmet has taken him on a remarkable journey. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe German Helmet on the Basement Shelf\u003c\/i\u003e is a true, compelling story about the War, the Holocaust and survival, that was destined for obscurity before it fell into John's lap.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jeffrey Brunner, Joanne Brunner, Franklin III Brunner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798313444253\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/08\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 236\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.71lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d","brand":"Jeffrey Brunner","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47040009568511,"sku":"9798313444253","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_efff9a3c-43d0-4e31-a248-5f1bb22cf69d.jpg?v=1752753287","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-german-helmet-on-the-jeffrey-brunner-9798313444253","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}