I discovered this little gem on audible the night before a planned 2 hour drive for the next morning on Florida’s dreaded I -4. I went to sleep with aI discovered this little gem on audible the night before a planned 2 hour drive for the next morning on Florida’s dreaded I -4. I went to sleep with a smile on my face as I looked forward to what I hoped now was going to be a more pleasant drive. My expectations were exceeded and I was left with memories that are linked to this beloved story.
It began in the midst of WW2 . I felt as if I was sitting right next to a young girl who was a radio operator at work for the British listening intently as she tried to intercept any messages that she could to help win the war. The exhaustion and weariness of the war was evident . She can’t believe her ears as an unbelievable message comes across the airwaves and this is where I will stop. I believe that I was able to embrace the story more with virgin eyes and ears. I will share that I loved where this story goes from here. Suspense� Love� History� all are interwoven and I absolutely adored it! Especially recognizing that it all happens in less than an hour and a half. The other point I need to share is that being able to hear these voices share this story really brings it to life. I may have finished listening to the story but the truth is it is not one that I left behind....more
I read my first book when I was six. Many years and many beloved books have filled the years since. This may be the best book I have ever read. If youI read my first book when I was six. Many years and many beloved books have filled the years since. This may be the best book I have ever read. If you like Appalachian literature this is a must. Please read the other reviews here which expressed what I could not....more
This is not a book I would choose for a favorite and yet I cannot not choose it...It is a book that is so powerful that it has touched my depths. It iThis is not a book I would choose for a favorite and yet I cannot not choose it...It is a book that is so powerful that it has touched my depths. It is written beautifully sharing a heartwrenching powerful story of a child's story in the killing fields. Read it ...more
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