Marcia Gates: Angel of Bataan

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author for the purpose of review. The review is my honest opinion and I was not paid for this service. Marcia Gates: Angel of Bataan is a wonderful story about a young woman's courage and determination during World War II. Despite being a POW for......more

This nonfiction book documents the trials and heroics of Marcia Gates, an American nurse who was a POW during WWII. I'm amazed by these brave women who served our country so selflessly.......more

Marcia Gates: Angel of Bataan : Melissa Bowersock This WWII, Nursing, POW, Memoir brings the listener into the lives of these women. The story is told from letters, newspaper clippings, and photos saved by her mother. All I can say is Thank The narration was well done. The characters were well portray......more

Marcia Gates: Angel of Bataan, written by Melissa Bowersock, is a well-researched book into the life of Marcia Louise Gates, who lived from 1915 to 1970. Being a Wisconsinite, I particularly enjoyed Ms. Gate’s Wisconsin connection. I appreciated the book because it brought a piece of history to me t......more

I loved this! I'd never heard of the Angels of Bataan. They were nearly 70 Army nurses stationed in Manilla during the war. When the Philippines fell the nurses were held as POWs of the Japanese. What makes this especially interesting to me are the letters to and from Marcia Gates and her friends an......more