About the book
In this biography, author Wendell Affield researches the life of his stepfather, Herman. Follow Herman’s four-year search for a wife through Lonely Heart’s Club publications. Herman, a shy WWII veteran, eventually responds to the personal ad of a New York pianist with four children. In 1949, Barbara moves out to his rural Minnesota farm with her young children, including the author.
Part II of this book includes a rare 52-page Lonely Hearts Catalogue from 1945. This book is a great resource for those researching family history. It is an excellent glimpse of post WWII womens’ plight in the United States and an intriguing text for Women’s Studies programs.
Editions of Herman
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781945902000
- EBook
- ISBN 9781945902017
- Kindle
- ISBN B078397DZ6
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In this biography, author Wendell Affield researches the life of his stepfather, Herman. Follow Herman’s four-year search for a wife through Lonely Heart’s Club publications. Herman, a shy WWII veteran, eventually responds to the personal ad of a New York pianist with four children. In 1949, Barbara moves out to his rural Minnesota farm with her young children, including the author.
Part II of this book includes a rare 52-page Lonely Hearts Catalogue from 1945. This book is a great resource for those researching family history. It is an excellent glimpse of post WWII womens’ plight in the United States and an intriguing text for Women’s Studies programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Herman about?
In this biography, author Wendell Affield researches the life of his stepfather, Herman. Follow Herman’s four-year search for a wife through Lonely Heart’s Club publications. Herman, a shy WWII veteran, eventually responds to the personal ad of a New York pianist with four children. In 1949, Barbara moves out to his rural Minnesota farm with her young children, including the author.
Part II of this book includes a rare 52-page Lonely Hearts Catalogue from 1945. This book is a great resource for those researching family history. It is an excellent glimpse of post WWII womens’ plight in the United States and an intriguing text for Women’s Studies programs.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Herman?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general > Biography: historical, political and military
Where can I read a sample of Herman?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781945902000
Is Herman part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Chickenhouse Chronicles Book I
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Herman?
Wendell Affield
Who is the Publisher of the book Herman?
Hawthorn Petal Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Herman is available as paperback(ISBN 9781945902000) and ebook(ISBN 9781945902017) and kindle(ISBN B078397DZ6)