Blinded by His Shadow

Blinded by His Shadow is a journey through the life of Joseph T. Zimmerman, a man whose memory painfully clung to those who had lost him and a man who remained a mystery to family who had never known him. Through this book, published on the fiftieth anniversary of his death, his granddaughter, Tammy Zimmerman, seeks to trace his footsteps and to discover the man behind the name. 


His was just an ordinary life. His story sounded like that of thousands of men across America. All he desired was the opportunity to live, love, work and raise a family. But in his ordinary way, he became a great man. His lasting influence, though silent, powerfully shaped the lives of his family with a nearly blinding force. He became a man who stood for what was right, a man who never shirked his duty, a man whose overwhelming, yet hidden legacy will inspire all who read his story. 


"Blinded by His Shadow is a very well researched account of the 255th Regiment's service during World War II. A good read!" - PFC David Montgomery, Veteran of 255th Regiment, E Company


"Meticulously researched through numerous interviews of surviving comrades, family, neighbors and the extensive use of archival Army records, this work clearly hurdles the credibility test. My candid view, Blinded by His Shadow is a must read." - Melvin A. Kahn, Ph.D, Carnegie Foundation Kansas Professor of the Year


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tammy Zimmerman earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History with a minor in Political Science at Wichita State University. She melded these two interests while living in Washington, D.C., serving as an intern for First Lady Laura Bush. Her passion is to research and preserve family history so the stories of these great, yet normal Americans may never be forgotten.