An Alcove In The Heart

his sweetheart, constitute, in the words of Andrew Carroll, editor

of the best-seller War Letters, "a riveting war-time account that

is also a compelling love story." Sid and 'Stelle had met and

become best friends and sweethearts in early adolescence,

and the way seemed clear to marriage - until Pearl Harbor. Sid

left college to enlist, but, determined to maintain the closeness

of their relationship despite time and distance, wrote almost

every day, describing his experiences, emphasizing his belief

in his country, and expressing his love for Estelle and his hopes

for their future. These letters, powerful, insightful, and moving,

also reflect the humor that was part of Sid's nature. He served

in the South Pacific as an officer, last, in Luzon, in the battle to

take back the Philippines.

He received two commendations for action against the

enemy in the Solomon Islands, and the Silver Star for "his

indomitable courage, determination, and skill" in the fighting on

Luzon.