Flags of Our Fathers Book

Flags of Our Fathers by James Bradley with Ron Powers. This nonfiction book tells the story of the six men involved in the iconic flag-raising on Iwo Jima during World War II, one of whom was the author's father, John Bradley. It delves into the lives of these men, their experiences during the Battle of Iwo Jima, and the impact of the famous photograph on their lives after the war. The book explores themes of heroism, the nature of war, and the difference between public myth and personal reality. Flags of Our Fathers was a #1 New York Times bestseller and was later adapted into a major motion picture directed by Clint Eastwood.