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John Hall's first book of historical fiction tells his father's World War II story

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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

Their destinies intertwined at the Battle of the Bulge. On this edition of River to River, the story of two men and the ethics of war.

John Hall is the author of the new book "Rare Encounter." This is not only Hall's first book, but a work of historical fiction. Based on actual events, it revolves around the lives of two army captains and culminates at the ferocious Battle of the Bulge in the winter of 1944-1945. One of these men is Hall's father, John William Hall. See the photo from the book cover here.

Hall is a former award-winning newspaper journalist and former owner of the Cresco Times-Plain Dealer.

Guest:

  • John Kyle Hall, author, "Rare Encounter"
Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River
Katherine Perkins is IPR's Executive Producer of Talk Shows and Program Director for News/Talk. Since 2014, Perkins has managed the broadcast schedule and sound of the news and information service of Iowa Public Radio, as well as has directed the long-term planning and oversight for IPR's talk shows, Talk of Iowa and River to River. Perkins has a masters degree from Sangamon State University (now the University of Illinois – Springfield).
Rick Brewer
Rick Brewer was a producer for IPR's Talk of Iowa and River to River