Detroiter Writes World War II Novel Showing Sensitivity of Jewish Flyer Louis Falstein, former De- troiter, has written a powerful novel. His "Face of a Hero" (Harcourt, Brace & Co., 383 Mad- ison Ave., New York 17), al- though a novel of the last war, is certain to have as much ap- peal today as if it had been written five years ago, and it may prbve its magnetism be- cause of the renewed interest in our air force as a result of the Korean war. "Face of a Hero" describes the experiences of a crew on a B-24 bomber. The story is told in the first person by Ben Isaacs who is always conscious of his Jewishness. From the very moment that he introduces him- self, he watches for reactions to his Jewish name, to his faith. His comrades, learn about pog- roms in Russia which Ben recalls from his childhood. At times, some of the men in the crew speak of the Jew-war and there is evidence of prejudice. But the sensitiveness of the hero is apparent. Some of his buddies met in him the first Jew they had ever seen and in the begin- ning it confused them. American Red Mogen Dovid Issues Membership Appeal "Face of a Hero" is one of the most realistic books to come off the press in recent years. It deserves a place among the best books about the last war. Its strength elevates author Louis Falstein to a high rank in the literary field. Holiday Greetings POWERS LUMBER & SUPPLY CO. Holiday Greetings Prompt Service East Side Houses - Carages - Porches QUALITY AWNING CO. Mill Work Materials for All Construction 19743 Harper Bet. 7 - 8 Mile Rd. TU. 2-4800 LeShono Tovo Tikosevu HEBREW Driving Force K. SHAPIRO 1 LeShono Tovo Tikosevu NELSON LUMBER CO. KELLY'S SERVICE STATION W. McNICHOLS Cor. 9318 CONANT SANTA BARBARA TR. 3-8441 Best Wishes for 5711 GREETINGS TODD'S Hollywood Clothes AUTO CITY OIL CO. 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