We answered with love : pacifist service in World War I : the letters of Leslie Hotson and Mary Peabody /
Haines, Nancy Learned,author.
"In America, 1918 was a time of zealous patriotism. But not everyone believed in the rightness of war. Leslie Hotson's conscience led him to go to France with the American Friends Service Committee to repair the wounds of war. Mary Peabody worked to change conditions at home as a radical socialist and anti-war activist. Both hoped that their love of mankind would lead them to living out their highest ideals. "We Answered With Love" is based on the letters of these two thoughtful young people, giving a personal perspective on the role of pacifists during the Great War and, at the same time, revealing a delightful, romantic story of friendship turning to love."--Page 4 of cover.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 371-374) and index.
Preface -- Introduction: the American Friends Service Committee -- Answering the call -- Ronald's story -- Aboard the Rochambeau -- Summer sojourn -- The great influenza -- Reconstruction work -- Armistice -- Still more work to do -- Documenting the work -- Mary's senior year -- Political activism -- Leaving France -- Epilogue: Their story continues -- Author's note -- Bibliography -- Photography credits -- Notes -- Index
"In America, 1918 was a time of zealous patriotism. But not everyone believed in the rightness of war. Leslie Hotson's conscience led him to go to France with the American Friends Service Committee to repair the wounds of war. Mary Peabody worked to change conditions at home as a radical socialist and anti-war activist. Both hoped that their love of mankind would lead them to living out their highest ideals. "We Answered With Love" is based on the letters of these two thoughtful young people, giving a personal perspective on the role of pacifists during the Great War and, at the same time, revealing a delightful, romantic story of friendship turning to love."--Page 4 of cover.
Hotson, Leslie, 1897-1992.
Peabody, Mary May.
Hotson, Leslie, 1897-1992.
American Friends Service Committee.
American Friends Reconstruction Unit.
American Friends Reconstruction Unit.
American Friends Service Committee.
Pacifists
Pacifists
Pacifists.