Good Night, Irene

In "Good Night, Irene," a New York Times bestselling novel by Luis Alberto Urrea, the gripping tale follows Irene Woodward as she leaves her abusive fiancé in New York to enlist with the Red Cross during World War II. Alongside her quick-witted friend Dorothy Dunford, Irene joins an elite group of women known as the Donut Dollies, serving on the front lines in Europe and providing comfort to soldiers. As they face the realities of war from the Battle of the Bulge to the liberation of Buchenwald, Irene discovers the power of friendship and love, hoping for survival amidst the chaos. Urrea draws inspiration from his mother's own experiences, offering a poignant depiction of heroism and resilience.