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J.R. Sharp

J.R. Sharp is an award-winning author whose first book, Feeding the Enemy, propelled him into the literary world. Since its release, he has been sought out by publishers, authors, libraries, public and private schools, colleges and countless other organizations for his insight on the European struggles during World War II. He is a retired United States Navy commander who has lived and served all over the world. He lives in Fernandina Beach with his wife.

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"JR Sharp, in his novel, Feeding the Enemy , artfully blends, in the rich tradition of oral history, his family’s most intimate recollections of living under the grip of fascism with a highly accessible chronicle of the brutality and devastation of World War II. His skill and flexibility as a storyteller is revealed in this historiographical narrative that boldly recounts events in a small northern Italian village from the one true perspective, that of the common man. His people’s history point of view counters the conservative, elite polemic that dominates history while enfranchising the personal bonds of family to the past. History from below at its finest."

Dr. Alan S. Canestrari, Professor of History Education, Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI

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2016-04-18T14:11:37+00:00

Dr. Alan S. Canestrari, Professor of History Education, Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI

"JR Sharp, in his novel, Feeding the Enemy , artfully blends, in the rich tradition of oral history, his family’s most intimate recollections of living under the grip of fascism with a highly accessible chronicle of the brutality and devastation of World War II. His skill and flexibility as a storyteller is revealed in this historiographical narrative that boldly recounts events in a small northern Italian village from the one true perspective, that of the common man. His people’s history point of view counters the conservative, elite polemic that dominates history while enfranchising the personal bonds of family to the past. History from below at its finest."

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"It has been a pleasure to read "Feeding the Enemy". It has a personal touch throughout and provides insights to many sensitivities not always found in such a subject. All persons with interest in the subject either past or present should find it an easy and thoughtful treatment. I heartily recommend it as a most useful reference."

David Harlow, RADM, USN (ret)

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2016-05-26T13:24:15+00:00

David Harlow, RADM, USN (ret)

"It has been a pleasure to read "Feeding the Enemy". It has a personal touch throughout and provides insights to many sensitivities not always found in such a subject. All persons with interest in the subject either past or present should find it an easy and thoughtful treatment. I heartily recommend it as a most useful reference."

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"Fabulous read, I was unable to put the book down. If you love stories from the heart, this is the book to read."

Gary Matheny, author of If the Shoe Fits, Wear it. Life and Times of a Shoe Salesman and The Bullet

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2016-05-26T13:24:48+00:00

Gary Matheny, author of If the Shoe Fits, Wear it. Life and Times of a Shoe Salesman and The Bullet

"Fabulous read, I was unable to put the book down. If you love stories from the heart, this is the book to read."

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"Feeding The Enemy by J.R. Sharp is a brilliant book and one of the most powerful stories of survival I have ever read. An essential piece of WWII literature and a must read for those wanting to acquaint themselves with critical, historical facts. The first hand, vivid accounts of the Italian families who suffered through this war will leave you feeling as if you were actually there with them on the farm."

Don B. Cross, MBA, PMP, Brenau University

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2016-05-26T13:23:34+00:00

Don B. Cross, MBA, PMP, Brenau University

"Feeding The Enemy by J.R. Sharp is a brilliant book and one of the most powerful stories of survival I have ever read. An essential piece of WWII literature and a must read for those wanting to acquaint themselves with critical, historical facts. The first hand, vivid accounts of the Italian families who suffered through this war will leave you feeling as if you were actually there with them on the farm."

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"Feeding the Enemy is a fascinating family saga of undying love, personal sacrifice, quiet heroism, and triumph. Using untold hours of oral family history, personal interviews, and exhaustive research, author J.R. Sharp skillfully records the trials and tribulations of the Zucchet and Cartelli families and their struggle to survive the horrors of Nazi occupation and brutality during World War II Italy. You don’t want to miss this “You were there!” story!"

E. Michael Helms, author of The Proud Bastards, Of Blood and Brothers, the Mac McClellan Mystery series, and others.

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2016-05-26T13:22:36+00:00

E. Michael Helms, author of The Proud Bastards, Of Blood and Brothers, the Mac McClellan Mystery series, and others.

"Feeding the Enemy is a fascinating family saga of undying love, personal sacrifice, quiet heroism, and triumph. Using untold hours of oral family history, personal interviews, and exhaustive research, author J.R. Sharp skillfully records the trials and tribulations of the Zucchet and Cartelli families and their struggle to survive the horrors of Nazi occupation and brutality during World War II Italy. You don’t want to miss this “You were there!” story!"
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