Good Night, Irene written by Luis Alberto Urrea. This historical fiction novel follows the experiences of Red Cross volunteers Irene Woodward and Dorothy Dunford, who operate a Clubmobile to provide coffee, doughnuts, and companionship to American troops on the front lines during World War II. Urrea researched the subject of the Clubmobile Service because his mother was one of the women who served in these trucks. The novel addresses issues of trauma and mental health in wartime and explores the female friendships of the “Donut Dollies” who risked their lives to operate the Clubmobiles and boost soldiers’ morale.
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