the fight of their lives
A 21ST CENTURY PRIMER ON WORLD WAR II
From award-winning author Andy Kutler, a sweeping account of World War II, uniquely styled to appeal to all readers.
What People Are Saying
“A well-written and engaging read that will appeal not only to those first timers looking to learn about World War II, but to enthusiasts and historians alike.”
— James M. Scott, Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of Black Snow and Rampage
“The Fight of Their Lives is a great gift in so many ways — accessible, thorough, and accurate. Andy Kutler has done a superb job.”
— Nicholas Reynolds, author of Need to Know: World War II and the Rise of American Intelligence
“One of the most comprehensive and balanced World War II narratives I’ve encountered...Kutler’s research is impeccable, yet he presents his findings in an engaging and accessible way.”
— Literary Titan
“Admirably scholarly yet imminently readable, Andy Kutler's The Fight of Their Lives will appeal to both scholars and general readers alike...Kutler's clear-eyed account will be hard to match in its scope and coherency.”
— Mark A. Bradley, former CIA intelligence officer and author of A Very Principled Boy, The Life of Duncan Lee, Red Spy and Cold Warrior
“At a time when serious history—and military history in particular—is shunned by so many, this superb, bullet-fast overview by Andy Kutler is a treasure for all readers.”
— Ralph Peters, author of Cain at Gettysburg and Darkness at Chancellorsville
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HONORABLE PROFESSION
Honorable Profession: A Novel of American Politics is a compelling, hopeful story of a cynical former Secret Service agent and his idealistic daughter as they follow a longshot candidate into the perilous arena of presidential politics.
“Andy Kutler knows Washington and politics from the inside out, and his novel spans the great divide of our politics, in a way that will speak to your regardless of which side you’re on.” - Paul Begala, campaign strategist and former White House official
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THE BATTER'S BOX
A baseball star returns home after volunteering to fight in World War II, but struggles to resume his playing career amid haunting memories of his wartime experience.
“A tour de force – a riveting tale of baseball, war, and the human spirit.” - Military Writers Society of America
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THE OTHER SIDE OF LIFE
After losing his daughter in a tragic accident, a man is granted an alternative life path, one that may not provide the inner peace he desperately seeks.
“A fabulous character study of a man torn by loss and shattered by war, but who refuses to lie down and die.” - Foreword Magazine
Columns & Blog Posts
Nine Things I Didn’t Know About World War II. Read here.
Omaha Beach was Hell on D-Day. But it could have been far worse. Read here.
Band of Sisters: Why So Many Women Are Drawn to an Iconic World War II Series. Read here.
The Other Wounds of War. Read here.
The John McCain Story You Haven’t Heard. Read here.
