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Sergeant Alvin C. York: The Making of a Hero and Legend Paperback – May 23, 2015

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3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 21 ratings
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This carefully researched book presents a unique view of the Sgt. York story. Through diligent study of contemporary newspaper reporting, the author Sandra Turner reveals little known facts about the man who became a true American war hero and legend. How the press built his public image and maintained his status through the years from 1919 until his death in 1964 makes an interesting and engrossing read, even for those who think they know every detail of York's story.
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    1512262099
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Sandra S. Turner wrote her Sgt. York book originally as a thesis for a master's degree in Communications at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is a graduate of Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute, Jamestown, Tennessee, as was her mother, her sister, and her daughter, plus numerous extended family members. "My daddy took me as a little girl to meet Sergeant York at his home once in the 1950s. The hero was not well at the time, but I still remember his smile and warm greeting." Turner previously taught English at York Institute, as does her daughter currently, and at Clarkrange High School. She worked as a writer/editor for the Tennessee Valley Authority in Chattanooga and as a reporter for the Tennessean newspaper in Nashville and for the Herald Citizen in Cookeville. She was editor of a weekly newspaper in Campbell County, Tennessee. Currently, since 1981, she writes, edits, and publishes a bi-monthly Christian tabloid for singles, "Singles Scene/Spirit & Life." She has edited books for authors and has written many hundreds of resumes for an online church staffing service. She is currently a volunteer publicist for the Allardt Great Pumpkin Festival and Weigh-off, held each year the first Saturday in October in Allardt, Tennessee.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (May 23, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 134 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1512262099
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1512262094
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.31 x 9 inches
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Sandra Turner wrote her Sgt. York book originally as a thesis for a master's degree in Communications at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is a graduate of Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute, Jamestown, Tennessee, as were her mother, her sister, and her daughter, plus numerous extended family members. "My daddy took me as a little girl to meet Sergeant York at his home once in the 1950s. The hero was not well at the time, but I still remember his smile and warm greeting." Turner previously taught English at York Institute as does her daughter currently. She worked as a writer/editor for the Tennessee Valley Authority in Chattanooga and as a reporter for the Tennessean newspaper in Nashville and for the Herald Citizen in Cookeville. She was editor of a weekly newspaper in Campbell County, Tennessee. Currently, since 1981, she writes, edits, and publishes a bi-monthly Christian tabloid for singles. She has edited books for authors and has written many hundreds of resumes for an online church staffing service. She is currently a volunteer publicist for the Allardt Great Pumpkin Festival and Weigh-off, held each year the first Saturday in October in Allardt, Tennessee.

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Carolyn Dunaway
5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME!
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2015
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being a great niece to Alvin, I have grown up hearing many stories of his accomplishments and the love he had for his family, community and country. After reading the book, i am very excited and pleased to learn of some things that i did not know about him. The author has done a wonderful job in putting facts together for the publishing of this book. if you want to learn more about Alvin C. York, i would highly recommend this book to everyone but especially to my family members. God Bless.
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5.0 out of 5 stars As described
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2022
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Husband loves the book.
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patricia johnson
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Reading
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2015
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Well organized and since he was my Great Uncle (married my Grandfather's sister), I fell qualified to comment about his life. I appreciated her approach to her subject and enjoyed reading the various newspaper coverage. The world appreciated hero's then much more then today. Being in service has never been easy, and sadly, not appreciated as much as it should be in our Country.
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Jim Powers
3.0 out of 5 stars More reference than story.
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2018
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Not really a novel. A collection of newspaper articles. Not very engaging reading. More like a reference.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Sgt Alvin York
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2022
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Extremely boring. Waste of money
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sg York
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2016
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Excellent reading for you history buffs.
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Becky Jean
3.0 out of 5 stars Purchased for a friend
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2015
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Purchased for a friend, so can't rate it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2015
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Easy, nice read
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for a great man
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 20, 2018
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Great book very interesting
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