Between the Thunder and the Sun

By Vincent Sheean

Book Overview

Between the Thunder and the Sun is a memoir written by Vincent Sheean. The book chronicles Sheean's experiences as a journalist during the Spanish Civil War and World War II. Sheean was one of the few American journalists who covered the Spanish Civil War from the Republican side. He was also present in Europe during the rise of fascism and the outbreak of World War II. Throughout the book, Sheean provides a vivid and personal account of the events he witnessed during these tumultuous times. He describes the people he met, the battles he witnessed, and the political and social upheavals that shaped the world during this period. The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers Sheean's experiences during the Spanish Civil War, including his encounters with famous figures such as Ernest Hemingway and George Orwell. The second part covers his experiences during World War II, including his time in London during the Blitz and his coverage of the Nuremberg Trials.Overall, Between the Thunder and the Sun is a powerful and poignant memoir that provides a unique perspective on some of the most important events of the 20th century. Sheean's writing is engaging and insightful, and his personal experiences add a human element to the historical events he describes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417985623
• ISBN13: 9781417985623
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"