This is a beautifully written part fictional account of the first Black women to serve in the United States Army-the Six Triple Eight Battalion.

Recruited and enlisted during the Second World War and the deep divide and racial segregation in the US, the women ‘fought’ hard to tell their story in a predominantly white and male setting.

It is a story of courage, grit, determination, hard work and hardship. These women had everything working against them.

The opening was hard and raw. It brings back the past we are trying to forget but it must be told so we do not forget where we have come from and the experiences that make us who we are.

The plot was amazing. I loved how the author used the chapters to tell each person’s story giving us an inkling into their background before they all got together.

The author told each character’s story in such a way that you can’t help but feel every of their emotions- from their anger, tears, joy to their happiness.

We all need a Gen Barrows in our corner- someone who believes in us when the world can’t see what we have to offer. I love Charity- a no nonsense, badass, no shit taking woman.

From the Bronx to the South and even to Birmingham, England, the setting was spot on. A couple of the places are familiar to me and I could see that the author’s sterling work on the settings.

This is one book you need to read this year, I highly recommend it.

WWII keeps preferring up tons of untold stories that are eagerly snapped up by readers.
Sanders tells the story of the black women who served in the 688th Battalion and slogged through the mail backlog in 1944.
I knew black women had served in the WACs but had no idea on specific duties.
That’s why I love reading historical fiction like this since it allows me to explore the story.
The author gives a very thorough historical note in the afterward.
Don’t miss this one!

Women of the Post is a well-researched, eye opening story of Black women who enlisted in the Women’s Army Corps during World War II. The women want to make a difference and to find opportunities that are otherwise not available to them. The women featured in the book come from various backgrounds and experiences. They form friendships and explore what they can do after the war when they return home, back to Jim Crow. Based on real women, this book is a keeper. I will add this to my high school library to enlighten the students and introduce them to the little known facts of the Black experience in the military both on the battlefield and upon their return home.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Women of the Post is the enlightening story of the strong African American women of the 6888th Battalion.

This is a little known group of strong women and the book starts with the formation of the group We see the ladies get recruited and then off to training.

It is a time of hope for Judy Washington and Mary Alyce Dixon and their journey and story is one I admired and got lost in.

The book is beautifully written and I loved all the characters .

Women of the Post is a must read and certainly opened my eyes to another aspect of those who contributed to the war and such an important part of history seldom addressed.

Please take time to read the author's notes that adds so much to the story of 6888th Battalion.

Thanks to NetGalley and Harelquin Trade Publishing Park Row for a fascinating story and one I wont soon forget.

The only reason I would not adopt this book into my curriculum is because I teach in Florida, but I will definitely be using facts and references from this work when I teach WWII and this time period in United States History. This book taught me so much and the writing! THE WRITING!

The characters were from all walks of life, the information was detailed and historically accurate, and their stories were so compelling and heartfelt and the pacing was just right.

I loved the turns it took, how the characters developed, how their friendship developed, and picking up on historical facts that are taught in mainstream American History and giving them context as to how those events/policies affected black women and the enormous contributions made by black women in the war effort/American society in general.

This book, the information in it, is instrumental to understanding the state of American politics and culture during this time period and how that extends to our present society, both in terms of the home front and abroad.

I would recommend for groups who love history and those who could do without it.

What a fantastic HF story of the strong women of the 6888th Postal Battalion during the last years of WW2. I was pulled in from the beginning with characters that made you want to care about and needed to know how their stories evolved. I knew a little about the 6888 but this book dove into the background of how the group was formed and what their day to day life was like both back home and abroad in England. I really enjoyed the friendships that developed and evolved throughout the book. Pvt. Judy Washington and Pvt. Mary Alyce Dixon were two characters that I connected with because of how they grew and changed over the course of the story.

The book begins with the stories of the women as they are being recruited to join this new group. Then it goes into the training the women had to go through as a unit and how they formed strong bonds. Finally, it wraps up the story with their amazing work taking care of the backlog of millions of pieces of mail and packages and getting them to the correct locations. There is an epilogue that wraps of the characters' stories. The author describes in the Author Note who were real people, such as Charity Adams and Abbie Campbell and who were fictionalized composite characters. She goes into lots of detail about the inspiration for the novel and why she made the creative decisions about people and timelines. If you like to learn more about little known pieces of important history through interesting characters, I would highly recommend this book.

Thank you Harlequin Trade Publishing and Net Galley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book, following the stories of women of the 6888th Central Postal Battalion during World War II. This book shed light on a little know group and showed the friendship, camaraderie, and love with their family and friends as they served in Europe.

I really enjoyed this book! The characters were wonderfully depicted and relatable. This was a great look into the African American view point of WWII. I really recommend this book!

Women of the Post by Joshunda Sanders - Powerful, strength and battle of racism and sisterhood bond in WWII - and finding the inner and outer strength. Absolute best book to read and honestly I didn't put it down.


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Women of the Post is the first book I read that focuses solely on Black women’s contributions during WWII, and I was fascinated by all that I learned. The story alternates between the perspectives of three women part of the all-Black batallian of the Women’s Army Corps and the first ever to be sent oversees to help with the war effort. Their job, which aligns with the title, was to sort through over one million pieces of backlogged mail, so soilders and families can communicate and reunite. At times it’s easy to forget about all the small roles that made a huge difference, as many WWII books I read center in on those in combat, the resistance or intelligence. And just seeing the process of how these women sorted through all the mail and thoroughly reviewed the content made me greatly appreciate what they did!

Even more than that, this was a story of female friendship, love and belonging. I loved how the three narratives were woven together and how each women discovered a little bit more about themselves after singing up and working in the army. Plus, there were letter correspondences throughout the book detailing messages between the protagonists and their families that gave more insight into life during the war, both at home and in Europe, and further explained how these characters upbringings shaped their later experiences.

Overall, this was a powerful and strong debut that I cannot wait to reccomend to readers who love fast-paced WWII historical fiction.

Thank you HTP and Park Row for the ARC!I

How could I know nothing about the Black women who served in the 6888th Central Postal Battalion during World War II? Why isn't this part of our U.S. Social Studies in public schools? This exceptional book opened my eyes to many new issues and now I am determined to learn as much as possible. I was unaware of the Bronx Slave Market or that 100,000 Black infantrymen volunteers buried the dead on Omaha Beach following the D-Day Invasion.

Setting the new information aside, this is a beautifully written account of these Black women living & working together while their eyes were opened to new possibilities. Their support for one another, in good times & bad, was felt on each page. My respect for them and their service is immeasurable. I look forward to buying copies of this book once it is published!

I am grateful to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this amazing ARC.

Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin for the opportunity to read Women of the Post by Joshunda Sanders. An important part of our history, impeccably researched. I enjoyed these characters.