Roi Ottley's World War II: The Lost Diary of an African American Journalist
“Ottley’s writings offer a fascinating glimpse into a segregated world on the eve of historic change. . . . Highly recommended.”—Library Journal“A hardheaded, clear-eyed and intuitive look into a past that is thankfully no longer with us.”—Washington Times“An illuminating portrait of a forgotten black writer.” --National Catholic Reporter“If you think you know the American experience of World War II, just try looking at the European theater through the eyes of African American war correspondent Roi Ottley. I found fascinating new stuff on page after page.”—James Tobin, author ofErnie Pyle’s War“Ottley’s lively and original writings provide a vivid and heartfelt portrait of African American soldiers as they struggled to bring democracy to Europe and America during the World War II era. . . . An important contribution to our understanding of African American history and American race relations” --Albert S. Broussard, author ofAfrican-American Odyssey: The Stewarts, 1853–1963