My relationship with studying World War II has been one of an organic nature. I have no familial connection and, honestly, just sort of happened upon the field and connected with it. I couldn't quite put my finger on what drew me to the subject matter until I was well into the World War II studies graduate program at ASU. With my background being in artifacts, wishing I knew the stories these inanimate objects could tell, it struck me… the connection was emotion. History, albeit factual by nature, does not have to be void of emotion. Connecting with people and telling their stories as truthfully and honestly as possible cannot be done without also sharing the emotion and hoping somebody connects to it. So, when I found Marigold McNeely, purely by chance, it felt like a full-circle moment.
Very good job. Your enthusiasm is commendable and I look forward to reading more, I assume there are other writers involved. Reminds me of how I got started doing this, and how you making the connection with Marigold shows how much serendipity plays in preserving history.
Very good job. Your enthusiasm is commendable and I look forward to reading more, I assume there are other writers involved. Reminds me of how I got started doing this, and how you making the connection with Marigold shows how much serendipity plays in preserving history.
Thankyou so much Aaron!