Questions About When We Had Wings

by Ariel Lawhon (Goodreads Author)

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Why is it titled "When We Had Wings?" It doesn't seem to fit the story.

Mary Clare Maybe it is from this quote with David speaking to Eleanor?
“ “I don’t think bravery is something you feel, Eleanor. I think it’s something you possess…moreMaybe it is from this quote with David speaking to Eleanor?
“ “I don’t think bravery is something you feel, Eleanor. I think it’s something you possess. I see courage in you all the time. Everyone at the camp does. You nurses are like angels from heaven to all of us.” She chuckled at this. “Angels? Us? With wings and everything?””(less)

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is there a rape scene in this book?

Kirby No but there are implied threats of rape at a couple parts. There is also mention that other victims of war (not part of this story) have been sexuall…moreNo but there are implied threats of rape at a couple parts. There is also mention that other victims of war (not part of this story) have been sexually assaulted.(less)

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Unanswered Questions (2)

Their footlockers seem to follow them from camp to camp. Did the Japanese really move their footlockers or is it just a piece of fantasy for the story? Or did they only get to take what they could carry in their rucksacks in real life?

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Does anyone know which author wrote each character? Very curious!

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