Mission

"Mission" offers an in-depth exploration of Jimmy Stewart's life as a WWII combat pilot, detailing his rapid rise from private to colonel and his harrowing experiences over Germany and France. The book also reveals the challenges Stewart faced upon returning home to Hollywood, including his silence about the war and his eventual return to film, culminating in his role in producing the beloved classic "It's a Wonderful Life." Drawing on extensive research, interviews, and archival materials, author Robert Matzen uncovers a compelling and previously unseen side of Stewart's extraordinary life.