Girl With a Star Spangled Heart – Based on a true story of courage and character
Before the USA was thrust into World War II, Betty Nugen was a farm girl in the mountains of West Virginia. When Congress created the WAC—the Women’s Army Corp—she knew that was where she should be. Serving her country.
Elaine Fields Smith gathered information from memories of her mother, Betty, from family stories and historical facts to create this story of a young woman who found a new life away from the only home she ever had known. Before Betty passed away, Elaine had a question: “Why did you join the WAC? Was it to get off the mountain?” Her answer was as solid as a rock:
“Certainly not. It just seemed to be the right thing to do at the time.” That may be true, but the WAC did get her off that mountain and into the arms of the man she would love forever.
About Elaine Fields Smith (Dallas, Texas Author)
Elaine has published five books and is an accomplished poet. Her books and cowboy poems are based on real occurrences and people ranging from a based on true crime to the biography of a real rodeo star.
She is also a public speaker with several programs intended to inform, inspire, and entertain. Her interests include gardening, ridin' around in her convertible, and singing in a ladies' barbershop group.
This is an all around great gal who loves her friends and family. She lives on eight-two acres in Erath County and has been married for over thirty-five years. Her talents are many and personality is winning.
