WWII Vets-Dr. Lowell Peterson

Dr. Lowell Peterson is a retired M.D. Cardiologist, living in Appleton, WI.  Dr. Peterson is the author of many short stories and has self-published four books.  The Sun Rose Clear was the first published in 2002.  His other books include A River, Green Grass and Fences – Stories of the Childhood; The Birds Were Silver Then – Stories of the Air War over Vietnam; and a Heartfelt Journey – Memoirs of a Cardiologist.  Dr. Peterson spoke to the club about his book The Sun Rose Clear.  This book presents first-hand accounts of area WWII veterans and essays by Peterson on the history of the war.  In the second edition it includes new accounts, not only by veterans but from Holocaust survivors.  A key difference between the first and second edition comes from his own recognition of the prejudice “not only against the Jews, but against blacks in our military because the armed services were totally segregated in World War II,” Peterson said.  Peterson also mentioned that World War II was a war against the evil of prejudice.  “In many countries, World War II was paramount in breaking down prejudice,” Peterson said.  “In America, it led to the civil rights movement and too much more tolerance of minorities, including Jews.”

 

The Sun Rose Clear is available at Book World in Waupaca.  You may also order it directly from the author: Lowell Peterson, 2627 Beechwood Court, Appleton, WI 54911.