The Last Test of Courage
By Chris Glatte, BA ’92 (English)
October 18, 2023
The fourth installment of the A Time to Serve series weaves together the stories of the Cooper family, showcasing their resilience, determination, and unwavering spirit amidst the chaos of war. In this WWII saga, Clyde Cooper and his comrades face a perilous mission on Nooemfor Island. Meanwhile, Clyde's brother Frank escapes a brutal Japanese POW camp, Cousin Shawn fights alongside the Kachin Rangers in Burma, and Abby Cooper navigates the dangers of her role as a WASP pilot, collectively embodying the sacrifices and challenges of wartime.