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American Nightingale: The Story of Frances Slanger, Forgotten Heroine of Normandy Paperback – June 1, 2005

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The heart-wrenching and inspirational WWII story of the first American nurse to die at the Normandy landings, the true account of a woman whose courage and compassion led to what a national radio show host in 1945 called "one of the most moving stories to come out of the war—a story of an army nurse that surpassed anything Hollywood has ever dreamed of."

She was a Jewish girl growing up in World War I-torn Poland. At age seven, she and her family immigrated to America with dreams of a brighter future. But Frances Slanger could not lay her past to rest, and she vowed to help make the world a better place—by joining the military and becoming a nurse.

Frances, one of the 350,000 American women in uniform during World War II, was among the first nurses to arrive at Normandy beach in June 1944. She and the other nurses of the 45th Field Hospital would soon experience the hardships of combat from a storm-whipped tent amid the anguish of wounded men and the thud of artillery shells.

Months later, a letter that Frances wrote to the Stars and Stripes newspaper won her heartfelt praise from war-weary GIs touched by her tribute to them. But she never got to read the scores of soldiers' letters that poured in. She was killed by German troops the very next day.

American Nightingale is the unforgettable, first-ever full-length account of the woman whose brave life stands as a testament to the American spirit.
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"Bob Welch has done the country a service....I recommend you enrich your life and read this touching story."
-- James Bradley, author of Flyboys

"A heartwarming story for all ages."
-- Booklist

"Fascinating."
-- The Oregonian ("Hot Pick")

"A stirring story of intense personal devotion."
-- Publishers Weekly

"One day the name Frances Y. Slanger will be linked in the annals of the Army Nurse Corps with the same reverence universally accorded Florence Nightingale."
-- Kent Hunter, Boston Evening American, 1944

About the Author

Bob Welch lives in Eugene, Oregon, and is the author of numerous books, including the bestselling, Easy Company Soldier, written with Don Malarkey himself. He is an award-winning journalist and his work has been published in more than a dozen books, including seven in the popular Chicken Soup for the Soul series. In addition, Welch’s articles have been published in the Los Angeles Times, Reader’s Digest, Sports Illustrated, and Runner’s World.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atria; Paperback Edition (June 1, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0743477596
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0743477598
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.33 x 1 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 108 ratings

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BOB WELCH is the author of more than two dozen books, including "The Wizard of Foz," Track & Field Writers of America's 2019 Book of the Year, and "American Nightingale," an Oregon Book Award finalist and featured on ABC's "Good Morning America."

As a columnist for "The Register-Guard" in Eugene, Oregon, Welch twice won the National Society of Newspaper Columnist's "Best Writing" award. He's also a winner of the Seattle Times C.B. Blethen Award for Distinguished Feature Writing.

Welch is a former adjunct professor at the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication, and founder of the Beachside Writers Workshop in Yachats, Oregon. 

As a speaker, Welch has keynoted conferences across America. A storyteller by nature, Welch mines much of his speaking fodder from his books and the nearly 2,000 columns he wrote for The Register-Guard, Oregon’s second-largest newspaper.

Articles of Welch’s have been published in more than a dozen books, including seven in the popular “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series.

In addition, he has had articles published in such magazines as "Sports Illustrated," "Los Angeles Times," "Reader’s Digest," and "Runner’s World."

He and his wife, Sally, live in Eugene.

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Betsy
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative, Historical, Great Reading
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2011
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book by Bob Welch. I was given a copy of his later book, "Pebble in the Water," which chronicles his research for writing "American Nightingale." It piqued my curiosity and interest, and I just had to order this book.

After receiving this carefully researched and well-written book, I couldn't put it down and devoured it in less than two days. "American Nightingale" is a biography of Frances Slanger, who served as an army nurse during World War II, landing on a beach in Normandy, France, and later dying in France.

I found this book to be warm and encouraging. Frances Slanger was a true American hero. Her desire was to make a difference in this world, and she certainly did. I enthusiastically recommend this book to everyone.
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Kris
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2019
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What a great and uplifting book this is even though it takes place in the midst of tragic events. In the Northwest we have the privilege of enjoying Bob Welch's writing in our newspaper. He knows how to tell a good story. Everyone should read this book.
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Brenton Morley
5.0 out of 5 stars a hardback in perfect condition, at a yard sale and paid the ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2017
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I found my first copy of this book, a hardback in perfect condition, at a yard sale and paid the enormous sum of 25¢ for it.
It was to be a birthday gift for a granddaughter in nurses' training. I read it to make sure it was appropriate for a young
person, but in spite of being about a horrible war and life in the military, it was not vulgar or crude. I am so grateful to
the author for bringing Frances Slanger to the attention of our country in a day of political correctness and strife. It is
so inspiring to learn about a wonderful person like Frances. A top-notch book! After deciding to go ahead and give my
copy away, I decided to order a copy of my own from Amazon. While reading reviews, I learned about the next book by
the author, telling the story behind the writing of this book. I ordered it also, an outstanding book!
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MIZWIZ
4.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting read! I learned alot.
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2013
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I loved being able to read about these nurses. The job they did for our country was amazing! I have nothing but admiration for them all!
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Sblack
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2019
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Another Bob Welch biography, written with skill and sensitivity. I recommend this to all who love a good story of dedication and sacrifice...exemplary of the Army Nurse Corps during WWII.
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Kathleen M
5.0 out of 5 stars Moving true story
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2019
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Excellent representation of a very moving true story. You feel like you know the heroine as the story progresses. A must read for all nurses.
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Marea Stone
5.0 out of 5 stars WWII Heroine Deserves to be Known
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2014
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This is a fantastic true story of a real WWII heroine that deserves to be told. Frances Slanger made a difference in many lives and asked nothing in return. She was truly a giving person who died too soon. I hope that someday this book becomes a movie. It is an inspiring story!
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donna
5.0 out of 5 stars American nightengale
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2017
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While reading this book I was reminded of all the blessing we have in this country thanks to the heroic men and women fighting for our freedoms. I wish I could give a copy of it to all those protesters who won't even stand for our flag. Shame on them!!
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