The Lonely Warrior

"The Lonely Warrior" by Claude C. Washburn is a poignant narrative set against the backdrop of World War I, focusing on the emotional challenges faced by Edward Carroll and his son, Stacey. The story begins with a powerful discussion between Edward, a worried businessman, and Stacey, his resolute son, who is determined to enlist in the military. They have very different ideas about what honor and duty mean. Stacey feels very strongly that he needs to fight, even though his father is afraid and thinks it is not really America’s fight. As the Great War approaches, the book looks at what it means to be brave and what war does to families and society.