{"product_id":"dear-laura-a-lost-chapter-of-wwii-a-father-daughter-adventure-of-courage-faith-freedom-9781964421094","title":"Dear Laura: A Lost Chapter Of WWII: A Father-Daughter Adventure of Courage, Faith \u0026 Freedom","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy would the Empire of Japan imprison 5 Dutch radio engineers, hold their families hostage, and move them all from Indonesia to Japan? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd why would one of them die?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt started with a bench--a simple, handmade wooden bench, handed down through the years--and a whispered comment at a child's birthday party that hinted at something much darker beneath its surface. From that moment on, Laura Elliott knew there was more to her father's story. Through heartfelt letters written across decades, oceans, and generations, and during her travels across the world she begins piecing together her father's hidden past, guided by his enduring spirit and love, especially when she's at her most vulnerable. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Laura delves deeper, she not only uncovers a surprising family story shaped by resilience, displacement, and the quiet heroism that lives in ordinary people, but a lost chapter of WWII. Told with warmth, curiosity, and reverence for the past, Dear Laura is a testament to the lifelong adventure of understanding those we love. It is a deeply personal account of questions finally asked, healing that comes from bearing witness to the truth, and the unbreakable bond between a father and daughter. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is more than a memoir, it's an unraveling of a mystery, a reclaiming of legacy, and a powerful reminder that sometimes the most incredible stories are those buried closest to home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Merack Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/29\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781964421094\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 564\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.14d","brand":"Laura Elliott","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51798454665397,"sku":"9781964421094","price":29.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_f502092f-e039-433f-a627-0fb09d37495d.jpg?v=1758638677","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/dear-laura-a-lost-chapter-of-wwii-a-father-daughter-adventure-of-courage-faith-freedom-9781964421094","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}