Nothing can stop true love, not even World War Two! Elmer Odell and Virginia Schill were high school teenagers from opposite “sides of the tracks” when the history of the Second World War began to be written. As Elmer and his P-51 Mustang fighter flew missions over the battlefields of Europe, he wrote home to his wife, Virginia, a ground-breaking woman newspaper reporter. Their hundreds of letters, excerpted here, bring you harrowing tales of World War II aerial combat, entwined with glimpses of what it was like on the home front. This heart-warming memoir and love story takes you back in time and gives you an intimate peek at the lives of what has been called “The Greatest Generation.” Elmer & Virginia is a beautiful reflection on love and war. This is a book that has the ability to transport you back to that time and let you inhabit the personal lives of two very intriguing people. Literary Titan Five Stars Elmer & Virginia, A World War II Romance in Letters by John Odell is not the run-of-the-mill romance; it contains heartbreak and sorrow beyond the comprehension of today's generation. Whether you're into history, romance, or biographies, you will live through the emotions and feel the magnitude of this story with each passing sentence. It is an utterly immersive and affecting tale that captures the pulse of a uniquely turbulent period in history. Book Commentary Review Five Stars John Odell's memoir, Elmer & Virginia: A World War II Romance in Letters , takes the reader to a time when romance was old-fashioned, sweet, and innocent. I recommend this book to anyone who wants a ride back into time. The reader will be surprised to discover true love amid inconceivable tragedies and joyous victories. Online Book Club 4 of 4 Stars The stories these letters share will have the reader thinking back nostalgically to a bygone era when letters were important. These letters are a wonderful historical recollection of this era as well as being enjoyable to read. Accompanied by photographs and articles from the period, this is a great addition to the history of life on both sides of the ocean during World War II. Readers' Favorite Book Review Five Stars This is a lovely war-time love story of two extremely devoted young American people. The first quarter of the text centers on the endearing couple's letters detailing their infatuation with one another and the joys of youth; once Elmer enters the military and the war, the story's stakes rise and it becomes an exciting tale. Virginia and Elmer are strong, resilient characters and are very much in love. They faithfully and quite patiently withstand a long separation. Readers will marvel at the depth of their devotion while learning much about a bygone era. The Booklife Prize "Elmer & Virginia: A World War II Romance in Letters" is a work full of tangible inspiration that has to be read from the first page to the end to be fully appreciated. It is a beautiful tribute to those who were at the battlefront to restore peace and tranquility to the world and those who stayed at home waiting anxiously for the return of their loved ones. ReaderViews 5 Stars