A Soldier's Mother In France (Edition1) - Softcover

Dorr, Rheta Childe

Softcover

ISBN 10: 937181361X ISBN 13: 9789371813617

Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP, 2025

Synopsis

A soldiers mother in France offers a reflection on the emotional weight carried by families during wartime, focusing on the quiet strength and deep concern of those left behind. It explores the personal journey of a mother witnessing the distant struggles of soldiers, capturing the intersection of private love and public duty. The narrative highlights how maternal devotion extends beyond a single son to encompass care for an entire generation engaged in conflict. It examines the bond between the home front and the battlefield, where hope and anxiety coexist as families grapple with separation and uncertainty. The book provides insight into how ordinary individuals find resilience in extraordinary times, drawing on shared sacrifice and collective purpose. The landscape of military camps and the lives of soldiers serve as a backdrop for contemplating loyalty, service, and the enduring ties of family. The work invites reflection on the personal cost of war and the quiet heroism found in steadfast support.

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About the Author

Rheta Louise Childe Dorr was an American journalist, suffragist, newspaper editor, writer, and political activist who became one of the most influential voices of the Progressive Era. Born on 2 November 1866 in Omaha Nebraska United States she gained recognition as one of the leading female muckraking journalists of her time. Dorr used her reporting to expose injustices and support progressive reforms shaping conversations on key social and political issues. She is especially remembered as the first editor of the influential newspaper The Suffragist a publication that played a crucial role in advancing the cause of women's rights and suffrage in the United States. Through her work Dorr provided a platform for advocating equality and gave voice to those demanding political change. Her career reflected a deep commitment to using journalism as a force for social good blending activism with writing to inspire awareness and reform. Rheta Louise Childe Dorr died on 8 August 1948 in Bucks County Pennsylvania United States at the age of 81.

Edition details

• Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 937181361X
• ISBN 13: 9789371813617
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 166