Slinging Doughnuts for the Boys: An American Woman in World War II

Elizabeth Richardson served in the American Red Cross as a "Clubmobile Girl" in both England and France. In this book Madison took her letters and her diary entries to create Elizabeth's story of life as a "Clubmobile Girl." With her education Elizabeth could have done anything but she chose to serve her country and the boys in uniform. She called the hard work and deplorable living conditions the most meaningful work she could be doing. It's not a fast read but it is extremely interesting.

Slinging Doughnuts for the Boys: An American Woman in World War II . This is a highly interesting read of letters and diary entries by a 20 something gal, Elizabeth,who is dropped into England and then France as an American Red Cross volunteer to provide some semblance of home to the troops. Her humor supports her despite the numerous obstacles of wartime. The author, Prof. Madison, buttresses the unfolding story with informative background as needed without being intrusive. This is less of a history and more of an over the shoulder look at an exceptional young woman trying to cope under exceptional circumstances. Slinging Doughnuts for the Boys: An American Woman in World War II

My dear friend and hero was a clubmobiler and has told me many stories of her adventures. She is no longer able to remember the stories because she is 95 years old and suffers from dementia. Because of my friend, I am very interested. This book took me to England as well as to the front lines serving doughnuts and coffee along the way. Since my friend can no longer tell me the stories, this book is the next best thing.

This is a great book. I read a little about the Red Cross volunteers but this book really opened my eyes to what they did. It's great to keep alive what people did during the war and read what happened. It was sad to read the last page I wish the book was longer.

A truly fascinating book about this woman's WWII experiences serving the troops for Red Cross in England and France. Her letters home and diary entries are humorous and fun to read. Sad that she never made it home. This is true American history and the book is very well put together and documented.