02176cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000240012824500210015226400510017330000470022433600260027133700260029733800360032350000310035950801220039052011870051253400450169965300580174485600430180299900170184524889UtSlPG20260610133553.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a21000126  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD5011 aMcCarthy, George T.14aThe Greater Love 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-03-25  aE-text prepared by Tamise Totterdell, Alicia Williams, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"The Greater Love" by George T. McCarthy is a war memoir written in the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. This compelling narrative follows Chaplain McCarthy as he embarks on his journey as a military chaplain for the U.S. Army, detailing his experiences of ministry, sacrifice, and the sheer brutality of war. The book also delves into the personal thoughts and emotions of the soldiers he served alongside, making it a heartfelt testament to their bravery.  The opening of the memoir introduces us to McCarthy’s heartfelt decision to become a war chaplain, motivated by his desire to provide spiritual support to the American soldiers fighting overseas. As he prepares to leave his life back home, McCarthy reflects on the deep connections he has formed with his community and the emotional toll of separation. His journey begins at Camp Dodge, where he meets the dedicated medical staff and fellow soldiers who will accompany him to the front lines. This initial chapter sets the stage for a greater exploration of camaraderie, faith, and the challenges of war that will unfold throughout the memoir. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, American40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24889  c65890d65890