A Higher Call
By Adam Makos
Archival Summary & Scope
A New York Times and International Bestseller by the author of *Devotion*, now a Major Motion Picture. This "beautiful story of a brotherhood between enemies" recounts the incredible true encounter between a crippled American bomber and a German fighter ace during World War II. In December 1943, 21-year-old Charlie Brown's plane is targeted by Franz Stigler, but what happens next defies imagination. This "top secret" act of humanity, risking Stigler's life, haunts both men for forty years. As old men, they embark on a global search for each other, seeking closure for their unforgettable shared past.Categorization Notes
This literature has been indexed in the Read For Truth database under the primary pillar of World War II. It is cataloged here based on its relevance to established secondary research, thematic focus, and educational utility within this specific taxonomy.