In this captivating, emotional, and thrilling historical novel, Urrea loosely traces his mother’s experience in World War II in the Red Cross Clubmobile Corps, which brought coffee, donuts, and a sense of home to frontline troops. Recognizing both the unsung heroism of these women and the crucial role they played in building morale during the war, Good Night, Irene is an uplifting portrait of ordinary courage. A book about love and loss, with humor, grief, and compassion filling the pages.

By Luis Alberto Urrea

In this captivating, emotional, and thrilling historical novel, Urrea loosely traces his mother’s experience in World War II in the Red Cross Clubmobile Corps, which brought coffee, donuts, and a sense of home to frontline troops. Recognizing both the unsung heroism of these women and the crucial role they played in building morale during the war, Good Night, Irene is an uplifting portrait of ordinary courage. A book about love and loss, with humor, grief, and compassion filling the pages.

— Casey

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.