内容简介：
The setting is the Midwest of the United States during World War II and deals with the problems and joys of basically four rural families. A heart wrenching story of four families and the devastation they face as their boys are killed or wounded in battle. Their dedication to providing food and supplies for the troops and the nation. Their tolerance of shortages and rationing and then finding substitutes for them. Their indomitable patriotism. All come alive in this book.