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When We Meet Again (Children of the Promise #4)
by
Dean Hughes
The Thomas family members face ongoing challenges in the dark years at the close of WW2. Alex's values are tested as he works to complete an intelligence assignment in Germany while wondering if he'll ever see his beloved Anna and their son again. Wally struggles to survive the torture he endures as a POW, and Bobbi has to make a difficult choice between the men in her lif...more
482 pages
Published
September 1st 2001
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American history is my absolute favorite school subject! This is the reason Historical Fiction is my favorite book genre. WWII, however, has always been the part of our history that I only learned what was needed to "pass the tests" this being because of all the things that happened to the Jews. It was always a very hard thing for me to think about. I have owned the Children of the Promise book series for over 5 years now and finally brought myself to read them THANKS to my father in law. This b...more
I was really impressed with this book. Dean Hughes has a way of weaving intriguing details of history into human stories to remind us that these events didn't just occur, but they impacted people. He obviously has a wonderful observant eye and knack for using the right word or phrase to describe the way people are, how they feel, and what they are experiencing. I feel better able to relate to people because of this book--which is a main reason why I read. From the earlier books, I knew that Hugh...more
This is my summary of the entire series. I love this series of books. It is a great history of the World War II and how it affected a regular family trying to deal with the changes the war brought. It is LDS historical fiction, so it's about an LDS family living in Salt Lake City during the war. It follows the story of the six children in the family. The four oldest go off to fight the war; Alex in the army, Wally in the Army Air Corps, Bobbi as a nurse in the navy, and Gene in the Marines. It i...more
This is the 4th book in the series. I think that this book kept my interest more than the others. There were more personal experiences and not so much war battles. I do like historical fiction and this book gives a little insight to what the world was like after WWII. There was destruction and sadness and loss in so many countries that I can imagine how difficult it was to look ahead and see hope and have the faith to continue on when life was so hard despite the end to the battles. No wonder th...more
Children of the Promise: When we Meet Again is a good WWII book. It gives you a good idea of what it was like during WWII including a perspective of what it was like for a POW, a seargent, a nurse, and rebellious teen. In the following paragraphs I will summarize the book.
Alex Thomas is a seargeant for the paratroopers. He served a mission in Germany a few months before the war started so, as you can see, it is a little bit harder for him to be in the army. However, he made a statement saying, "...more
Alex Thomas is a seargeant for the paratroopers. He served a mission in Germany a few months before the war started so, as you can see, it is a little bit harder for him to be in the army. However, he made a statement saying, "...more
I admit, I cried at the end when the war finally ended. Parts were extremely touching and there are story lines I'm interested in seeing concluded. However, I'm getting quite worn out by this never-ending series. I have had to force myself through the last couple books and I am still really perturbed by the author's portrayal of President Thomas (cliche! cliche!). I probably wouldn't read the last book in the series except for that I need to see Peter, Alex, and Wally all brought home to their f...more
In this 4th book in the series, Hughes continues to write a compelling story full of "real as life" history and experiences of the characters during the winding down of WWII. I love the way the characters are so believable and the history is so rich..I also love the honest and real lessons and examples that are weaved into the story. One of my very favorite parts of the book was when Wally was at the train station waiting to begin his long journey home after being a POW for three plus years. He...more
This series follows the fictional Thomas family through World War II. I couldn't put these books down and I fell in love with this family. Hughes does a wonderful job of showing how all types of people are affected by war, not just americans. I found myself crying and laughing with the characters and rooting for them to all make it through the war. One more thing I loved was that he went into depth about how the war affects everyone after it's over, especially the soliders. If you are looking fo...more
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This series is great. I wanted to learn more about WWII and this was an enjoyable way to learn. The author did a great job of giving us all perspectives - American, German, Japanese, Civilian, and Soldier. What a great sacrifice made by all and what a great tragedy that war is. There was so much heartache caused. I miss the Thomas family. I loved the struggle between the parents as the war changed the roles of men and women everywhere.
I've been listening to the abridged audio cassettes while I work on projects around the house. Although I am not getting the whole story, I have enjoyed the series very much. I like seeing different aspects of WWII through the eyes of average Americans caught up in the action and waiting anxiously back home. It has given me a lot to think about. I will at some point purchase the books and read the series in it's entirety.
It takes time to change. The most important thing to remember is the desire to be honest with ourselves about the need to improve. It is vital to love our enemies and not allow hatred to fester and poison us and our actions. We are never thankful for the things which happen to us, but we can be tankful for the results. What we have now many be more complicated, but far less than we may have feared.
Still making my way through this series, which is enjoyable though not brilliant. If I could give it 3.8 stars, that would be a more accurate rating. I do appreciate the amount of information conveyed in the stories; I feel I'm gaining a better understanding of WWII. The fiction family continues to be interesting enough for me to want to know what happens.
Book 4 continues the story of the Thomas family during WWII. I thought as I got towards the end that this would be the last book in the series, as WWII was cokming to a close, but no, there is a post-war book,also. I know this family is fictional, but they seem like real characters and give you insights as to what it was really like in WWII.
Good series. I appreciate the author's research and strict adherence to facts. I frequently looked up historical facts so I could more fully understand how events discussed tied in to WWII overall. I felt the book sometimes moved too slowly but still felt very invested in the characters...enough so to read the whole series.
An intense, courageous, and emotional read. I couldn't put it down. The psychology of war is defined by the people who lived it and, in turn, dictates the people they become. The intense hatred and complex emotions are overwhelming and heartbreaking, and conflict with the love we are taught to show our fellowman.
Oh my goodness. I seriously can't stop with this series. and they are all 300+ books. Tim tries to hide them whenever he is home because he knows I'm only half paying any attention to him. I love the characters in these books. I seriously get so wrapped up in their lives. It's a powerful story and I love the history that comes in the book too. How little I knew/know.
I love this series. When I think of WWII, I think of the Jews and the concentration camps. I love this series because it focuses on a whole different aspect of the war. It gives great detail to fighting on the front line as well as the POW camps in Japan. I'm amazed at some of the conditions the American Soldiers dealt with when fighting in Europe. I'm excited to see how the series ends!
I have now finished the entire series and loved all of the books. The parts I liked the most was the historical detail on the war. I learned alot from the descriptions of what each character went through in the war. I really felt like I was there. The other part I liked was that each of the characters were fully developed and I saw myself in some of them or I saw people I knew. I could really relate to their personalities. Great series, I highly recommend.
I loved this series - couldn't put it down! I love the way the chapters weave through the different family members' lives. It's like reading several novels in one. Despite the length of these books, I was captivated from the start and just kept reading.
I really love the author's writing style.
I really love the author's writing style.
I took this one down to three stars because I was just SO TIRED of how much I wanted things to hurry up. I enjoyed it okay, but I think this and the third could have easily been compiled. Or something. It just didn't need to drag on this long. Sorry, Dean.
LaRue is beginning to realize she doesn't like who she has become. Wally is struggling as a POW, then the camp is liberated. Even though the war has ended, Alex is asked to remain in Germany to help. Bobbie and Richard are engaged, and Peter is alive but cannot find his family.
The entire series is well researched and in depth. He does a good job of placing characters in many of the important events of the war (sometimes he's even a little too obvious about it). The characters are multi-faceted a...more
The entire series is well researched and in depth. He does a good job of placing characters in many of the important events of the war (sometimes he's even a little too obvious about it). The characters are multi-faceted a...more
For your LDS historical fiction reading, the Children of the Promise books are perfect. It taught me about a new perspective and what the life and trials may have been like for families and individuals during WWII (even behind enemy lines).
Hughes books are easy to read and enjoyable. This series is a follow-up to his previous series about a Utah family during WWII. This series of books dealt with the children of the previous series (baby boomers).
This book took me longer to get through and started to be too little truth and too much fantasy for me in this type of a series. However, I'm going to give it 3 stars because the series is worth consideration.
The war is over!!! But the baggage is sure to follow the characters through the next book. Still loving this series. I almost feel like I can keep up a history conversation with my husband (history fanatic) for more than a minute or two! Almost.
So glad the war is finally over! The subject is still fascinating to me, but like the others, there were parts I had a hard time reading. Can't wait to hear what happens to all of them once they get home!
I liked these books. I have an interest in WWII, so it was interesting to read some fictional history about the time and fun to have it from the perspective of a Salt Lake family.
All the drama with LaRue and Beverly and the folks at home got to be a little long. Because of that, I'm a little worried about the last book, but I loved everything else. Great books!
I like these books. I like reading about the war from a variety of different points of view and places in the world. I've found, though, that there are so many true stories told about WWII that I am less engrossed in this one that I know is fiction. I know it's a historical novel, and the information about the war is historically accurate, but the personal struggles are about fictional people and I find that less interesting. I will finish the series just to find out what happens.
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Dean Hughes is the author of more than eighty books for young readers, including the popular sports series Angel Park All-Stars, the Scrappers series, the Nutty series, the widely acclaimed companion novels Family Pose and Team Picture, and Search and Destroy. Soldier Boys was selected for the 2001 New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age list. Dean Hughes and his wife, Kathleen, have three...more
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