JD Salinger comrade recalls 'emotional and warm' friend
Werner Kleeman, 91, who fought alongside the writer in the second world war, reveals hitherto unseen letters
JD Salinger's austere public image has been belied by the memories of an old comrade from the second world war, who has been reminiscing about their friendship after unveiling a hitherto unseen correspondence.
From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk
Friday, 19 March, 2010
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