Nothing makes me happier than to know that my books are out in the world connecting with people. Now and then, moments tied to World War II remind me that the themes I explore still resonate with today’s generation — perhaps even more so as that time period recedes further into the past.
The last book I wrote, Christmastime 1946: A Love Story (book 9 in the series) is very much about WWII women and their role in the war. The back cover blurb of the book states:
“The millions of women who joined the workforce during the war years must now leave their jobs in order to make room for the returning men. Rosie the Riveter must go home and discover, if she can, a new purpose to her life.”
I’m happy to say that 60 years later Rosie the Riveter is alive and well and continues to live with purpose. Both literally — in real-life “Rosie the Riveters” such as Jeanne Gibson (honored at a recent event at Pearl Harbor) — and in all the women who embody that indomitable, spunky spirit made famous in the 1942 “We Can Do It” poster.
Below are some images from the event that took place on National Rosie the Riveter Day. A friend of mine attended and kindly presented Jeanne with my books (and had her sign a bag for me!).
(An interesting aside: the friend who went with my friend broke her wrist the day of the event, but did that stop her from attending? The “Rosie” spirit wouldn’t allow for that!)
“National Rosie the Riveter Day is observed annually on March 21 to honor the millions of American women who supported the World War II effort by working in factories, shipyards, and defense industries. This day celebrates their vital contributions and lasting legacy, first recognized by Congress in 2017.”
Read my WWII post on “Women and the Workforce:” https://lindamahkovec.com/2025/09/10/women-and-the-workforce-wwii/
Step into the world of Christmastime WWII: https://a.co/d/08Sj9tct
(The first three books in the series are available on Kindle Unlimited now through May 2026.)
Check out my Pinterest boards on the Christmastime Series: https://www.pinterest.com/lindamahkovec/ (includes Kate’s Farm, Annette’s Orchard, Mrs. Kuntzman’s Kitchen, Lillian’s Apartment, historical boards by years, and many more).
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