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Buddy's War: A World War II Medic's Journey and the Power of Family Kindle Edition

by Barry A. Lehman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 66 ratings
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Lehman is a gifted storyteller whose conversational writing style makes for an accessible read. He often pauses his narrative to reflect on his emotional state as he rediscovers his father. The text is supplemented by copious family snapshots, wartime photographs, and maps. A deeply personal, well-researched history of a WWII medic’s experience.


Follow the author as he takes an extraordinary journey through the hidden chapters of his family history , intertwined with the monumental events of World War II. Through vivid storytelling, personal reflection, and meticulous research, the author offers a profound exploration of love, loss, and the unbreakable bonds that connect generations.

From the battlefields of Europe to the home front you will meet ordinary men and women who became heroes in the face of adversity. Stories of courage and resilience illuminate the triumphs and tragedies experienced by his father and his father's generation. The become a reminder of the importance of preserving the memories of those who came before us along with the broader themes of patriotism, heroism, and the power of collective memory.

With a rich blend of personal reflection, historical context, and poignant revelations, this becomes a powerful testament to the enduring power of family, the profound impact of war, and the timeless quest for understanding. Buddy's War is an unforgettable journey into the heart of one family's story.
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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Buddy's War: A World War II Medic's Journey and the Power of Family penned by author Barry A. Lehman is a work of non-fiction in the military, historical, and personal stories subgenres, best suited to the general adult reading audience. Readers are invited into an extraordinary exploration of one family's history intertwined with the monumental events of World War II. This deeply moving narrative follows the author as he embarks on a quest to uncover the hidden chapters of his family's past. The book weaves together the experiences of ordinary men and women who became heroes in the face of adversity, from the battlefields of Europe to the home front. Their stories of courage and resilience serve as a testament to the triumphs and tragedies of his father's generation.

Author Barry A. Lehman blends personal reflection with historical context and poignant revelations, creating a powerful evocation of the enduring power of family and the profound impact that war has on those who serve in it. What makes this book particularly poignant is its emphasis on the importance of preserving the memories of those who came before us as a reminder of the enduring themes of patriotism, heroism, and the power of collective memory. It is clear that Lehman's fondness for his subject matter has also been augmented with meticulous research, personal reflection, and vivid storytelling to take us on a profound journey that delves into love, loss, and the unbreakable bonds that connect generations. Overall, Buddy's War is a highly recommended read that provides a truly captivating journey into the heart of one family's story, a tribute to the past, and a timeless quest for understanding.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CKQ45627
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Self Publishing (November 10, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 10, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4108 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 412 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0CKQLTYN4
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 66 ratings

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Barry A. Lehman

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Barry Lehman is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor with nearly thirty years’ experience. He has worked as a school-based chemical health worker with students in middle and high school and in outpatient settings in Wisconsin and Minnesota. He was involved in developing the extended aftercare program and the outlining of the educational curriculum used in a residential program.

His newly published book, Buddy's War is a history of his father, "Buddy", as a medic with Patton's famed 10th Armored Division on World War II. It is also a memoir of Barry's search for information and reactions to what he learned. Much of this was lost history when his father died when the Barry was 16 years old. The power of memories, healing, and family are at the center of the story.

As an author and speaker, Barry has been a regular presenter at the annual conference of the Minnesota Association of Resources for Recovery and Chemical Health and has served on the organization’s ethics committee for many years. He has also led continuing education sessions at a number of Minnesota treatment centers. His own journey of recovery began in October 1988. His book, Mastering Recovery, is based on his years of experience both as a counselor and a person in recovery.

He has a Doctor of Ministry degree in counseling from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, a Master of Divinity from Moravian Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Arts from Lehigh University. He is a retired pastor, having served Moravian congregations in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. He has two previously published books.

Christmas Grace and Light is a collection of Christmas Eve stories. Kindle, paperback, and audio book, read by the author, are available.

Life in Tune is a collection of blog posts on his musical journey playing trumpet. He describes the first two-years of his "mastery journey" after over 50 years of being a trumpet player. In chronicles some of the things he learned when he took those steps to become more active in daily practice.

He is also an avid photographer.

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Hamid C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
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This book is an emotional and insightful memoir that delves into the life of a World War II medic, offering a powerful exploration of family bonds and the impact of war. With vivid storytelling and meticulous research, the author takes readers on a journey through his father's experiences in the 10th Armored Division, offering a deeply personal perspective on the war's effects on soldiers and their families. The author's quest for understanding and connection shines through, making this book compelling for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in the human stories behind wartime events. Highly recommended!
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R Warner
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent investigation
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
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I have read dozens of accounts of WW II experiences of soldiers, medics, and nurses, and I liked this one very much. However, based on the title and reviews, I expected this to be a first-person story of an individual’s experiences. Instead, the book is a report of a well-conducted “detective” investigation; the author analyzed archival military records about the activities of Patton’s 10th Army and his father’s unit. These records provided a detailed picture of the unit’s war experiences, but because of the nature of the source material, the book did not include much information about unique personal experiences. The amount of research the author must have done to obtain the records, and the way he extracted, summarized, and combined material, was impressive. He added numerous family photographs and a few stories from family members. Each chapter ends with thoughtful reflections about what he learned. I liked this book very much, I was impressed by the quality of research the author did, and I recommend it to people interested in WW II.
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Kim Salyer
5.0 out of 5 stars A Son Searches for his Father following Patton’s 10# Armored Division in WWII.
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2023
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Barry Lehman’s encyclopedic memoir about his father Barry Lehman, a medic in the legendary 10th Armored Division in Patton’s Third Army, is an heroic achievement of a writer trying to find the meaning of his father’s life and his own. It is the story of a man born in the American Heartland who in his search to escape his family, lies about his age at 36 to join the Army Medical Corp in 1941. Working with minimal family archives, Barry Lehman has created an amazingly detailed account of his father Buddy’s War and the critical role the 10th Armored Division played in the final push to defeat the Nazi’s and liberate Europe.

The scope of the book is impressive, at once a deeply personal attempt to fill in the blanks of Lehman’s family - there were no letters existing from his father’s time in Europe and when Buddy returns home he never talked about the war, a common fact of life for families of combat veterans. Lehman’s sole source of info from his family is his Grandmother Beula’s diary limited to the unusually skimpy details of her everyday life. Letters are mentioned but never saved or reproduced, forcing Lehman to rely on US Army sources, the bulk of which were destroyed in a fire of the National Archives in St. Louis MO in 1973. Barry get’s lucky when he discovers the “Morning Reports” for Buddy’s outfit which give brief daily accounts of the company’s movements.

Buddy’s War starts in the hills of Tennessee and Georgia where the newly formed 10# Armored Division spent two years training for the big push into Germany following D-Day. Buddy and the rest of the 10th arrive in France in September 1944 and join the fighting with the Third Army at the Battle of Metz on the border between France and Germany in November 1944. One month latter, the Germans launched their last major offensive know as the Battle of Bulge. The 10th Armored Division was the first armored unit to reach the battle from the south stalling the Germans advance and holding out the German’s during the siege of Bastogne.

For WWII history buffs the Battle of Bulge is the key to final chapters of the War in Europe and has been the inspiration of many books and movies and you will find a detailed account of the actions of Buddy’s units. But the Bulge was just the beginning of the Buddy’s War with the 10th Armored Division which was to play a leading role in the race to the Rhine River and the defeat of the German army in the south, ending at the Austrian Alps. Along the way, Barry Lehman connects the war at home with the work of medics in the 80th Armored Medical Battalion and Buddy’s Company C. Lehman takes time to detail the organization, training and operations of medical units that served in all theaters of the war.

For many of my fellow Baby Boomers who grew up in the years just after the war, there is a natural curiosity about the course of the war and the men and women who served.
Barry Lehman’s memoir is an important source for those whose families lived through the war and anyone who wants a deeper understanding of the importance of family and the ultimate cost of war.

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Tony & Alisa DiLorenzo
5.0 out of 5 stars A Riveting Journey Through History
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024
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"Buddy's War" takes us on an extraordinary journey through the hidden chapters of family history set against the monumental backdrop of World War II. The author's vivid storytelling, personal reflections, and meticulous research weave a profound exploration of love, loss, and generational bonds. The photos and images give life to this time period. Highly recommend it!
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Ashley Goodwin
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Story
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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Buckle up for an emotional rollercoaster through history! Buddy's War is an absolute gem, weaving together the gripping tale of a World War II medic with the powerful journey of family discovery. I couldn't put it down! The author's storytelling prowess brings the past to life, making you feel every heartbeat of that tumultuous era. This memoir's raw honesty and the author's unyielding quest for understanding and closure sets it apart. Get ready for a journey of love, loss, and the enduring strength of family ties. This book is a must-read for anyone craving a heartfelt exploration of the human spirit.
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Paul Leverell
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book that kept me turning the pages
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2024
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As a fan of social history I loved this book. It is well written and feels very personal.
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Emanuela F.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Gripping Exploration of Family and War
Reviewed in Italy on February 19, 2024
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Barry Lehman's memoir, Buddy's War, is a poignant journey of discovery into his father's experiences as a medic in Patton's Third Army during WWII. Through meticulous research and personal reflections, Lehman paints a vivid picture of his father's wartime service and the toll it took on their family. This deeply moving narrative is a must-read for history enthusiasts and anyone seeking to understand the complexities of familial bonds forged in the crucible of war.
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