Mid Day Book Club -- August

“Jack Ford’s powerful novel is based on the true story of Lee Carson, a smart and fearless reporter who shattered gender norms by braving the front lines of World War II in Europe to courageously capture the tragedy and truth of war.” —Katie Couric, award-winning journalist on Beyond this Place of Wrath and Tears

“Everyone should know the name Lee Carson, a real-life war correspondent who broke barriers for female journalists during World War II. In Beyond This Place of Wrath and Tears, Jack Ford brings Carson’s remarkable story to life by expertly weaving historical events with a gripping fictional narrative that reminds America of this bold icon.” —Norah O’Donnell, CBS News

“From London during the Blitz to the liberation of Paris to Cold War Washington D.C., Jack Ford offers a lively perspective on the fascinating life and career of legendary journalist Lee Carson. With elements of a cat-and-mouse thriller…