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This Business of Living Diaries: A Literary and Historical Exploration of the American Home Front During World War II

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This Business of Living: Diaries 1935-1950

by Cesare Pavese

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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The diaries of American women during World War II offer a unique and invaluable glimpse into the lives of those who lived through this tumultuous period. These diaries provide a rich source of information about the daily experiences, challenges, and triumphs of women on the home front. They offer insights into the ways in which women's lives were affected by the war, and how they coped with the changes that it brought. This article analyzes the diaries of four American women who lived through the war: Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty MacDonald, and Margaret Mitchell.

Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Anne Morrow Lindbergh was a renowned author and aviator who wrote several diaries during the war. Her diaries provide a detailed account of her life as a wife and mother during this time. She writes about the challenges of raising a family while her husband was away at war, and the fears and anxieties that she experienced. Lindbergh's diaries are a valuable source of information about the experiences of women who were left behind on the home front.

Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt was the First Lady of the United States during World War II. She was a tireless advocate for social justice and human rights. Her diaries provide a unique perspective on the war from the inside of the White House. Roosevelt writes about her meetings with world leaders, her efforts to promote peace, and her work to support the war effort. Her diaries are an invaluable source of information about the role of women in the war, and the ways in which they contributed to the Allied victory.

Betty MacDonald

Betty MacDonald was a humorist and author who wrote several books about her experiences as a wife and mother during the war. Her diaries are full of wit and humor, and they provide a lighthearted look at the challenges of everyday life on the home front. MacDonald writes about her struggles to make ends meet, her adventures as a volunteer, and her relationships with her family and friends. Her diaries are a valuable source of information about the ways in which women coped with the challenges of the war, and the ways in which they found joy and laughter even in the darkest of times.

Margaret Mitchell

Margaret Mitchell was the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Gone with the Wind. She wrote several diaries during the war, which provide insights into her life as a writer and her experiences as a woman in the South. Mitchell writes about her struggles to complete her novel, her relationships with her family and friends, and her thoughts on the war. Her diaries are a valuable source of information about the experiences of women in the South during the war, and the ways in which they coped with the changes that it brought.

This Business of Living Diaries offers a unique and invaluable glimpse into the lives of American women during World War II. These diaries provide a rich source of information about the daily experiences, challenges, and triumphs of women on the home front. They offer insights into the ways in which women's lives were affected by the war, and how they coped with the changes that it brought. These diaries are a testament to the strength, resilience, and determination of American women, and they provide a valuable historical record of this important period in American history.

This Business of Living: Diaries 1935-1950

by Cesare Pavese

5 out of 5