Avid Reader/Military History Buff

An interesting tidbit about Jill is one of her hobbies. She is an avid reader, and has a special interest in military history. I think parts of the interest comes from her early childhood with her brother's interest in military themes, her years as a military spouse, and living in an area rich in US Civil War history.

When our son was very young, Jill would take him all over the local area battlefield sites and gained an appreciation for the strategy and personal interest stories of the people and soldiers of the time. We have several points of interest and battlefields; such as, Manassas, Antietam, Balls Bluff, and Harpers Ferry.
The picture above is a shelf of WWII books, she went through. Honestly, anyone who could willingly read through the George C. Marshall series is, in my book, a military history buff.
A favorite historical figure for her is Teddy Roosevelt. He is one of mine, as well. She read through a few of his biographies and was just amazed at his accomplishments as well as his integrity. I, and most probably Jill, would recommend the two books shown here by Edmund Morris. Well written and researched.