Somewhere in France, A Rendezvous With Your Own Thoughts is an exceptionally well written and richly detailed commentary on the Second World War via a compilation of letters. Bernard Paul Lyons proves to be a true wordsmith with great verbal skill and artistry. In first person narrative and in recounted dialogue, he engages the reader through his honest human sentiment along with his warmth and wit. His well crafted letters tell a true account of the daily hardships and sacrifices endured by the fighting men of World War II in a time of nightmarish realities. In the midst of fear, battles, death and atrocities, Lyons can still subtly celebrate the virtues and cherished values of faith, courage, peace, justice and quiet heroism. Somewhere in France provides an invaluable connection to a departed generation – one with moral and mental strength - the greatest generation. Rendezvous with your own thoughts in this insightful and excellent read.