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absolute GEM of historical novels put intoamazing read!! So much talent just dripping off each page as you turn I couldnt put it down! Ms.
Midwoods Aftermath had me immensely submerged in her writing as always and I found a few new favorite authors as well as others I adore.
I promise you this book will have you hooked and looking for other books by these amazing authors like me! Loved this book!! This is one of the best WWII anthologies I've read in a long time.
Each story is so different and touches you on many levels, The road to liberation was a hard one and at the end, war had not only destroyed millions of lives, but it left people confused.
I congratulate all the authors for the sensitive and poignant way they tackled their stories, Each one was well researched and a page turner, I will write an individual review for each author, Highly recommended.
It has been almostyears since the end of World War II, The Road to Liberation: Trials and Triumphs of WWII is the evocative collection of six fulllength novels which capture the very essence of the era.
From a little girl's desperation to be reunited with her sister to a story of one woman's unexpected love, Road to Liberation: Trials and Triumphs of WWII is a book that one cannot turn away from.
It is compelling, utterly engrossing, and deserving of a place on your bookshelf,
The attention to the historical detail in all six novels has to be commended, The hours of research that has gone into this book shines through the compelling narratives and the crystalline prose, This is a book that is not only a historical fiction masterpiece but one that also asks the reader to think about what they have read.
It is a book that says, never again, Never must we turn away from our neighbour in their desperate hour of need, Never should we sit back and allow such atrocities to occur again,
I thought this book was fabulous from beginning to end, A real gem for lovers of quality World War II Historical Fiction,
I Highly Recommend, Fantastic Collection of Stories
I thoroughly enjoyed this fantastic collection of stories about the second world war, I particularly found interesting the international perspectives of these authors from many nations, What an eyeopener to conditions and personal challenges by those who lived through those times, This book is a mustread, Too Many Wolves in the Woods
Once again Marina Osipova has brought to her devoted readers, aspects of WWII which are, for many of us, historically vague or totally unknown.
The conflict between the Soviet Union and Germany is to many of us in the West, a conflict of Napoleonesque proportions in which Germany is humiliated and the Soviets victorious.
But at what cost It was simply staggering in the scope of losses on the battlefields but also of the Soviet civilian populations who supported partisans who were also fighting the German occupiers.
The author opens a small window for us to see into a segment of this maelstrom of a conflict with an example of an NKVD office blackmailing a brilliant young Byelorussian who speaks fluent German to be trained as an agent in return for keeping her father alive in prison instead of being executed for “supposed” treason.
As she infiltrates into the highest levels of the German military command her conduit of stolen intelligence is funneled through to the local partisans through what she eventually believes to be a treacherous mole.
The actions she takes to rectify this precarious situation creates a series of heartstopping events which the reader will themselves, experience as it unfolds.
Into this mix of danger and lifethreatening situations, Ms, Osipovas skillful and delicate prose very capably opens her characters' hearts with feelings and passions they did not realize they had or could be stimulated, especially with such tenderness and love.
The fact that sometimes this love transcends the barriers of nationality, of borders, or of friend or foe, is the hallmark of her own understanding of love and compassion.
We cannot close this window without recognizing the immense knowledge and historical background this author brings to the view of the reader in her books, and this story is no exception.
It gives us a greater perspective of WWII and between two direct geopolitical combatants whose individual participants are sometimes at odds with their own leaders.
David E. Huntley
I read 'when's mummy coming' by Rachel Wesson,
I thoroughly enjoyed this story, It sets the scene just before the start of ww, giving you a bit of background to the Jewish Beck family, living in Nazi Germany.
. When's mummy coming follows theyoung Beck children Heinz, Tomas and liesl, their childhood, their journey on the Kindertransport to England, and their new lives living with Sally, a lovely lady in the south of England.
Even though they are wholeheartedly accepted and loved by Sally, they find that not everyone is as kind or accepting of them as Sally is.
They find that,life isn't easy in England by any means, but can they settle and be happy in England
When's mummy coming is the first story I have read by this new to me author, but I will definitely be reading her other books.
And I will definitely be getting this book when it is released, Great story Rachel, I highly recommend this!! TOO MANY WOLVES IN THE LOCAL WOODS by Marina Osipova
Marina Osipova created one of the most complex and compelling protagonists that I have read.
Meticulous research is evident on every page of this artistically crafted, sometimes tender, often times gritty prose, My compliments. I look forward to reading more of Marinas works,
I also look forward to reading the complete work, as I am a fan of each of these noted authors.
Cheers to you all, The Aftermath by Ellie Midwood This book is so well written! Its not often you see fiction novels about survivors directly after the end of World War II so that in itself was extremely fascinating! Ellie did a fantastic job, as she always does, by telling the stories of her two main characters: Gerlinde and Tadek.
I found both of their stories so touching in different ways and how she connects their stories is brilliant, They are both battling their own demons caused by the war, Liberation comes in all different forms and at all different times and it was beautiful to see that happen for both characters.
The emotions they both experience are so well described and written and I had no trouble feeling what they were feeling, This is a must read! This collection is a mustread for anyone who loves World War II history, These stories bring to light the hope that many who survived some of the worst atrocities in modern history had to have to keep going.
The worst and best of humanity are displayed in this volume, oftentimes painted with shades of grey, Ellie Midwood's story, The Aftermath, is just one of the tales, She does a believable and relatable job of creating characters in both sides, I applaud the research that went into this stories, May we remember what was left in the wake of the war how history has a tendency to repeat itself, But the heroes, the everyday people, they also endure, While I have not read all of the stories in The Road to Liberation, if they are all a enthralling as Ellie Midwood's "Aftermath," it's definitely a five star collection.
"Aftermath" follows survivors of the war a Jewish man, trying to refind his life after the concentration camp, and the daughter of a German war criminal, trying to reconcile the man she thought she knew with the stories of the atrocities he is linked to.
The story is a poignant tale of the young people in Germany trying to deal with the sins of the past as they move forward to the future.
Midwood weaves in excellent research as well as a bit of her own family's history, From USA Today, international bestselling and awardwinning authors comes a collection filled with courage, betrayal, hardships and, ultimately, victory over some of the most oppressive rulers the world has ever encountered.
By, the Axis powers are fiercely holding on to their quickly shrinking territories,
The stakes are highon both sides:
Liberators and oppressors face off in the final battles between good and evil.
Only personal bravery and selfsacrifice will tip the scales when the world needs it most,
Read about the heroic act of a longterm prisoner, an RAF squadron leader on the run in France, a Filipino family fleeing their home, a small child finding unexpected friends amidst the cruelty of the concentration camps, a shipwrecked woman captured by the enemy, and a young Jewish girl in a desperate plan to escape the Gestapo.
marksyears since the world celebrated the end of WWII, These ten books will transport you across countries and continents during the final days, revealing the high price of freedomand why it is still so necessary to “never forget”.
Included books are:
Stolen Childhood by Marion Kummerow
The Aftermath by Ellie Midwood
Too Many Wolves in the Local Woods by Marina Osipova
Liberation Berlin by JJ Toner
Magdas Mark by Chrystyna LucykBerger
Buy now and indulge in stories filled with suspense, danger, heartbreak, and redemption.
"A Stolen Childhood" by Marion Kummerow
Rachel and especially Mindel, her four year old sister, will find a place in your heart as they struggle with all the horrors of a WWII death camp.
Ms. Kummerow is a favorite author of mine her stories are unforgettable, I cannot recommend highly enough, "Stolen Childhood" by Marion Kummerow
“Stolen Childhood” is a heartbreaking story of two sisters, Mindel and Rachel, who struggle to survive in a veritable hell on earth the BergenBelsen concentration camp.
After being separated from each other, both live only with one goal to get reunited against all odds, and I couldnt help but marvel at their resilience as the circumstances of their incarceration were indeed hellish.
Mindel, a mere fouryearold child, had to grow up particularly fast if she wanted to survive, As you read the story, youll find it both appalling and incredible, how quickly children turned into little adults in such a place and how quickly they learned to adapt to the camp life and form alliances in order to survive another day.
The most disturbing part for me personally was reading about the games they played “the Jews and the SS” and “Who Will Die Next.
” Everyone knows that childrens games always reflect their immediate reality, so one can only imagine how grim their everyday reality was for them to start playing such games.
Rachels plight as she slaved on the armament factory was no better by any means, Ms. Kummerow did a wonderful job in bringing to life the conditions in which the incarcerated women had to work breathing in chemicals, having their hair and nails turn orange from the gradual poisoning their bodies had to endure.
And if that wasnt enough, constant harassment of the guards, daily beatings, neglect, and lack of
food saw them turning from humans into mere shadows.
And yet, both girls still refused to succumb to their fate, Its that message of hope and resilience that makes “Stolen Childhood” such a powerful, important read, I truly cant recommend it highly enough, One of Ms. Kummerows best works to date!
"Too Many Wolves in the Local Woods" by Marina Osipova
As with all of Marina Osipovas books, this one was an outstanding novel! From page one, I was drawn to a world on the brink of war where no one can be trusted, where people disappear without a trace, where the dreaded NKVD rules over the entire nation, and where the slightest hint at disloyalty may result in swift execution.
I definitely felt for Natasha but it was Ulya Ursula, the Volga German whom I found to be the most fascinating character.
The decisions she has to make, the gradual realization of where her loyalties lie with the Germans or with the Soviet people all of the doubts she has to face are depicted in such a way, they make Ulya a truly complex, original character.
The setting and the meticulous historical research that went into this novel also deserve special commendation, Youll feel yourself immersed first into a Soviet way of life and later witness firsthand the lengths the Soviet people and namely partisans had to go to in order to fight off the fascist invaders.
All characters are wonderfully real the occupants, the collaborators, and the humble heroes who are ready to give their lives for the Motherland.
But will the Motherland acknowledge such sacrifices or will it discard them later as soon as theyre not needed anymore If you love original and wellwritten historical fiction, this novel should definitely be on your toread list.
Highly recommended!
" Liberation Berlin" by JJ Toner
“Liberation Berlin” is a riveting story set in warravaged Berlin that features a set of relatable characters whom you wont soon forget.
As the Allies are closing in on the German capital, each of them has to make choices that will affect not only theirs but other peoples fates.
As I followed Gretchen, a devoted wife of a disabled husband, along the bombedout streets of Berlin, as I found myself in the trenches along with Anton, a Hitlerjugend member, I kept asking myself the same questions as they did: would I choose my own safety over devotion in a similar situation Would I do the right thing at a decisive moment or would I stay true to the oath I have taken All of the characters, including a veteran Hans and brave Dora, are heroes in their own way ordinary people who risk their lives for the sake of others when most only worry about saving their own skin, and thats what made “Liberation Berlin” such a compelling read for me personally.
I love reading about such selfless, extremely brave acts and Mr, Toner did a marvelous job in celebrating the stories of such “ordinary” heroes in his story, Highly recommended to all fans of the historical fiction genre,
"Magda's Mark" by Chrystyna LucykBerger
“Magdas Mark” impressed me in more ways than one, From the choice of the protagonist to the meticulously researched setting and to the plotline itself, this story stands out amongst the others in the same genre.
I absolutely loved Magda. Shes one of those strong, levelheaded characters who never lose their cool even in the direst of circumstances, and indeed, as the story moved forward and her employers, the Taubers, found themselves in grave danger, Magda proved herself to be just the material of which heroes are made.
From a simple maid to a fearless and selfless partisan Magda is certainly a great collective image of real female partisans and a wonderful tribute to their brave actions.
But besides Magda, there are plenty of other characters in the story that simply come alive with every new page turned, I can guarantee that you will love the Taubers just as much as Magdas fellow partisans and will root for them till the end.
Atmospheric, riveting, and incredibly inspiring, “Magdas Mark” is a perfect choice for all fans of the genre,
"When's Mummy Coming" by Rachel Wesson
“Whens Mummy Coming” is an incredibly touching story about Kindertransports and the horror many German Jewish children had to go through, first in their native Germany and later, in their new homes in Britain.
My heart went out to Heinz and his little brother and sister first, it was the trauma of the Kristallnacht, then the terror of the Dachau in Heinzs case, at least, and then more abuse, but this time coming from the British people, who were supposed to help them.
Sally won me over right away, Not everyone would be ready to open their doors to a strangers children, but she not only did that but treated them as her own children instead.
Hardships, terror, prejudice, and hatred are opposed by much bigger forces love and hope in this wonderful story that should be on every history lovers toread list.
Highly recommended!
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