Black Robe and Grass Skirt

By Philip Rheingold Toomin and Pauline M. Toomin

Book Overview

Black Robe and Grass Skirt is a book written by Philip Rheingold Toomin. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences as a Jewish chaplain in the United States Army during World War II. The author recounts his journey from his initial training as a chaplain to his deployment to the Pacific theater of the war. The book is a unique perspective on the war as seen through the eyes of a chaplain who was not only a Jew but also an outsider in the military. The author describes his interactions with soldiers of different faiths and backgrounds, and how he was able to provide comfort and support to them in their darkest moments. The title of the book, Black Robe and Grass Skirt, refers to the author's encounters with native tribes in the Pacific who wore grass skirts and the Catholic missionaries who wore black robes. The book is a compelling account of one man's journey through a tumultuous time in history and his efforts to bring comfort and hope to those around him.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: 1258290227
• ISBN13: 9781258290221
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"