The Soldier's Friend: A Life of Ernie Pyle.The Soldier's Friend: A Life of Ernie Pyle Ernest Taylor "Ernie" Pyle (August 3, 1900 – April 18, 1945), was an American journalist who wrote as a roving correspondent for the Scripps Howard newspaper chain from 1935 until his death in 1945. Ray E. Boomhower Indiana Historical Society The Indiana Historical Society is one of the nation's oldest and largest historical societies and describes itself as "Indiana’s storyteller". The Indiana Historical Society is located at 450 West Ohio St. Indianapolis, IN 46202. Press 450 W. Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202 0871952009 $17.95 Written by award-winning author and historian Ray E. Boomhower, The Soldier's Friend: A Life of Ernie Pyle is a biography for young adults about Ernie Pyle, columnist who wrote about the rigors of combat endured by ordinary G.I.'s during World War II. For his skillful skill·ful adj. 1. Possessing or exercising skill; expert. See Synonyms at proficient. 2. Characterized by, exhibiting, or requiring skill. and accurate reporting of a "worm's-eye view worm's-eye view n. A view from below or from an inferior position. " of the war, Pyle received journalism's highest honor--a Pulitzer Prize--in 1944. Chapters cover Pyle's childhood, personality, friends, and retirement, but the main focus is on his career as a reporter at the front. Vintage black-and-white photographs on almost every page illustrate this absorbing life story of a distinguished newsman, especially recommended for middle and secondary school library collections. |
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