During World War II, letters were the only bridge between him and his future wife, Barbara Pierce. In December 1943, he wrote to his “Darling Bar”: “I love you precious with all my heart and ...

With “Letters From Max,” Ms. Ruhl keeps that torch burning, as both a testament to their love and an example for all of us. Ms. Gardner has written about theater and music for The New York Times, The ...

During World War II, letters were the only bridge between him and his future wife, Barbara Pierce. In December 1943, he wrote to his "Darling Bar": "I love you precious with all my heart and to ...