James Jones

"Moves so intensely and inexorably that it almost seems like the war it is describing". (The New York Times Book Review). 'Is it really worth it to die, to be dead, just to prove to everybody that you're not a coward?' On Guadalcanal in the south Pacific, the soldiers of C Company are about to enter the war. The men know they face their baptism of fire. But none know if they will be one of 'the lucky ones' to make it safely off the island. From Captain Stein, who feels like a father to his troops, and 'Mad' Sergeant Welsh, condemning all nations while swigging gin from his canteen, to Private Bell, who just wants to get home to his wife, they will discover the line that divides sanity from madness, and life from death. A scathing critique of heroism, The Thin Red Line is among the greatest masterpieces of war writing. "The men are real, the words are real, death is real, imminent and immediate". (Los Angeles Times).

El estadounidense James Jones escribió en 1951 esta obra clásica y brutal sobre la vida en un campo militar en Hawai en 1941, y sobre los sentimientos extremos que rigen las relaciones de los hombres y mujeres que viven alli. Llevada al cine por Fred Zinneman, el filme gano ocho Oscar, entre los que destacan el de la mejor pelicula, mejor director, mejor guion adaptado, mejor actor secundario y mejor actriz secundaria.

El estadounidense James Jones escribió en 1951 esta clásica aunque brutal obra sobre la vida en un campo militar en Hawai en 1941 y los sentimientos extremos que rigen las relaciones de los hombres y las mujeres que alli viven. Llevada al cine por Fred Zinnemann el film gano ocho Oscar: mejor pelicula, mejor director, mejor guion adaptado (Daniel Taradash), mejor actor secundario( Frank Sinatra) y mejor actriz secundaria (Dona Reed), entre otros.

This book is a memoir of a life marked by resilience, hard work, and the strength of family bonds. It tells the story of a man who, despite a difficult childhood filled with poverty, an alcoholic father, and early independence, was shaped by adversity into a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. Through the love and support of an extraordinary wife, he overcame the odds, finding purpose in service and sacrifice. This journey is a testament to the enduring power of resilience and the values of hard work and commitment.

James Jones in the original short story, talks about his family and then tells a story of their interactions.