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Dear Bob HC

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Dear Bob: Bob Hope's Wartime Correspondence with the G.I.s of World War II
By Martha Bolton and Linda Hope
Hardcover
256 Pages
March, 2021
 
For five decades, comedian, actor, singer, dancer, and entertainer Bob Hope (1903–2003) traveled the world performing before American and Allied troops and putting on morale-boosting USO shows. Dear Bob . . . : Bob Hope’s Wartime Correspondence with the G.I.s of World War II tells the story of Hope’s remarkable service to the fighting men and women of World War II, collecting personal letters, postcards, packages, and more sent back and forth among Hope and the troops and their loved ones back home.

Soldiers, nurses, wives, and parents shared their innermost thoughts, swapped jokes, and commiserated with the “G.I.s’ best friend” about war, sacrifice, lonely days, and worrisome, silent nights. The Entertainer of the Century performed for millions of soldiers in person, in films, and over the radio. He visited them in the hospitals and became not just a pal but their link to home. This unforgettable collection of letters and images, many of which remained in Hope’s personal files throughout his life and which now reside at the Library of Congress, capture a personal side of both writer and recipient in a very special and often emotional way. This volume heralds the voices of those servicemen and women Hope entertained and who, it is clear, delighted and inspired him.
 
Click here to watch our Veterans Day Meet the Author event featuring a panel discussion with Dear Bob… author Martha Bolton, Bob Hope’s daughter Linda Hope, and Senior Curator Kim Guise.
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7 Reviews

  • 5

    Dear Bob

    Posted by Fred Jackson on Dec 18th 2021

    Very nice memoir of a dedicated supporter of the troops

  • 5

    book

    Posted by David Jones on Nov 23rd 2021

    I expected it to be signed by Linda Hope also.

  • 5

    Dear Bob

    Posted by Jim Rosati on Nov 22nd 2021

    Lot of good stories and photos

  • 5

    DEAR BOB

    Posted by Theresa Firestone on May 3rd 2021

    Great Book !!! Easy Read and Best Of All, THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!!!

  • 4

    This is a morale boosting book.

    Posted by Cynthia Kayer on Apr 11th 2021

    Bob went overseas because the parents, friends, relatives could not. His job was to boost morale and he accomplished the mission with laughter and stories and giving of himself. Laughter can be the very best medicine. This is a personal story of a man who literally gave all to support the American soldiers who were overseas. It focuses on his stories as he traveled to various places during WWIl - many were funny and others brought tears to my eyes Truly a caring man!

  • 5

    Bob Hope book

    Posted by Martin McElroy on Mar 11th 2021

    I just started it but it is very good

  • 5

    Bob Hope

    Posted by Dennis R. Pumphrey on Mar 11th 2021

    Thumbs through the book. Havent read as of yet but looks interesting. It looks like an exciting read. Cant wait to start it.

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