Paula Bernice Roberts shares the story of her parents’ love in her new book “Sealed With A Kiss: The World War II Love Letters of Second Lieutenant Paul E. Roberts, 320th Rifle Infantry Regiment, United States Army.” The book is based on 350 wartime letters written by her father, Lt. Paul Roberts, to her mother Bernice Getter. Lt. Roberts was a young soldier who expressed his deep love and longing for his future bride while serving in Europe during World War II. The letters reveal a passionate and romantic side of the soldier that his daughter never knew growing up.
The letters detail the challenges and horrors of war, as well as the intimate moments of a young couple separated by distance and conflict. Despite the brutal realities of combat, Lt. Roberts expressed his love and devotion to his fiancée in every correspondence, signing off with the affectionate “SWAK” – sealed with a kiss. The letters reveal a different side of the soldier, one that is filled with longing, desire, and tenderness towards his beloved Bernice. Lt. Roberts was wounded in Germany just six weeks before the end of the war, but his love for Bernice kept him going through the darkest times.
Paula Roberts discovered the letters in an attic trunk after her mother’s death in 2008, and was surprised by the passionate and romantic nature of her father that she had never known. Despite Lt. Roberts being a stoic and hardworking father, the letters unveiled a side of him that was deeply in love and devoted to his wife. The couple’s love endured through the years, even as Lt. Roberts battled Parkinson’s disease later in life, with Bernice by his side until the end. Roberts believes that her father and other World War II veterans were driven by a love of country and fellow man, giving them inner peace despite the trauma and loss they experienced in their youth.
The letters in the book capture not only the love between Lt. Roberts and Bernice, but also the sacrifices and hardships faced by soldiers during World War II. The book serves as a testament to the enduring power of love in the face of adversity and separation. Lt. Roberts’ letters reveal a man deeply in love with his fiancée despite the challenges of war, and his daughter Paula Roberts hopes to share his story with the world through her book. Readers can find “Sealed with a Kiss” on Amazon to learn more about the love story of her parents during World War II.
The book highlights the personal sacrifices and intimate moments of a young soldier during World War II, shedding light on the emotional toll of conflict and the enduring power of love. Lt. Roberts’ letters offer a glimpse into the inner life of a soldier torn between duty and desire, showcasing a side of him that his daughter never knew. The letters reveal the depth of his feelings for his wife, even as he faced the horrors of war and suffered from the lingering impact of his injuries. Lt. Roberts’ love for Bernice kept him going through the darkest times, and their enduring bond is a testament to the resilience of love in the face of adversity.
Paula Roberts’ book “Sealed With A Kiss” captures the personal journey of her parents through the letters written by her father during World War II. The intimate and passionate correspondence between Lt. Roberts and Bernice reveals a deep and abiding love that transcended distance, hardship, and time. The book serves as a tribute to the love that sustained the couple through the trials of war and life, and offers a glimpse into the hearts of those who served during World War II. Lt. Roberts’ letters are a moving testament to the enduring power of love, even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty. Readers can explore the love story of Lt. Roberts and Bernice through the pages of “Sealed with a Kiss” and discover the timeless beauty of their bond.
