Communication through the air. You cannot see it move. It’s a beautiful, magical thing.
The technology has grown by leaps and bounds through the decades. We take our smart phones for granted now. But during World War II, you needed wires and antennas, transmitters and receivers that worked. Harnessing the power of electromagnetic waves to send and receive information was critical. Hearing voices from afar and the messages they carried was vital information during wartime.
The highly acclaimed and multi-award-winning author Anthony Doerr wants to remind readers of the remarkable power of the radio—more than its technology: its ability to influence and transform lives by what they are hearing….