Elizabeth Sullivan Announces the Release of ‘My Dad’s: The Men of Two Wars’

The Men of Two Wars: A Daughter’s Discovery of Unspoken PTSD, Family Legacy and Grief

TARPON SPRINGS, FL, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — In her emotionally charged new memoir, My Dad’s: The Men of Two Wars (ISBN: 9798256135331), author Elizabeth Sullivan presents an unforgettable story about love, sacrifice and the unseen wounds left behind by battle. Growing up, Sullivan was raised by two remarkable men. Her biological father, George S. Sullivan, was a brave U.S. Marine who endured the bloody Battle of Okinawa and received a Purple Heart. Her stepfather, Charles “Chuck” S. Pease, was a courageous Air Force lieutenant colonel who flew more than 100 dangerous missions during the Korean War. Though both men brought tenderness, adventure and guidance into her life, they also carried the unspoken weight of post-traumatic stress.

The turning point arrived years later while clearing out forgotten corners of her family farm. Hidden away in attic spaces and a secluded barn, Sullivan stumbled upon a forgotten treasure trove of flight manuals, personal journals, vintage photos and military gear, artifacts from lives she had only ever known in pieces. These discoveries paved the way for intimate, heartbreakingly honest porch conversations with her aging mother, revealing decades of guarded family secrets and showing a rare glimpse into the human cost of war.

“The purpose of this book is that you never know what you are going to find or learn about anyone and I felt there was a rich history there waiting to be preserved. Our parents belonged to a different era and I never dreamed my mother would open her heart to me the way she did, helping me finally comprehend what these young men truly endured.”
Elizabeth Sullivan, Author

Inspiration Behind the Story

The spark for this memoir came from a place of bittersweet discovery and love. Following her husband’s heartfelt encouragement before his passing, Sullivan gathered the courage to confront the past. Stepping into dusty attics, she realized how little she truly understood about the men who raised her; their temperaments, their battles with trauma and the emotional walls built to protect their families. This became a mission to give voice to their stories, honoring the truth that we can never fully know the depth of those we love until we seek out their truth.

Meet the Author

Elizabeth Sullivan wrote My Dad’s: The Men of Two Wars to preserve the history of her family and shed light on what her fathers witnessed and endured during their military service. Encouraged by her late husband before he died, Elizabeth wanted to document these discoveries to help readers understand the harsh realities of PTSD, family discoveries and generational resilience.

Elizabeth Sullivan
My Dad’s: The Men of Two Wars
info@elizabethsullivan.com
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