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Every Mother's Son
Two young mothers fight to keep their families safe as the shadow of World War II falls over Liverpool.
In the sequel to Friends Forever, Lyn Andrews writes a gripping wartime saga in Every Mother's Son - a tale depicting the power of love and the inner strength of the women of the Liverpool Blitz. Perfect for fans of Anne Baker, Joan Jonker and Kate Thompson.
Molly and Bernie have been friends forever. As young girls they left Ireland seeking new beginnings in Liverpool. Now they are marrying their sweethearts and looking forward to enjoying the lives they've worked so hard to build. But as the Liverpool Blitz begins, it seems as if their dreams are about to be destroyed.
Night after night, horrific bombing tears the city apart. As wives and mothers, both women know that they could face great tragedy. But they also know that their friendship, and their love for their husbands and sons, will give them the strength to find the happiness they deserve...
In the sequel to Friends Forever, Lyn Andrews writes a gripping wartime saga in Every Mother's Son - a tale depicting the power of love and the inner strength of the women of the Liverpool Blitz. Perfect for fans of Anne Baker, Joan Jonker and Kate Thompson.
Molly and Bernie have been friends forever. As young girls they left Ireland seeking new beginnings in Liverpool. Now they are marrying their sweethearts and looking forward to enjoying the lives they've worked so hard to build. But as the Liverpool Blitz begins, it seems as if their dreams are about to be destroyed.
Night after night, horrific bombing tears the city apart. As wives and mothers, both women know that they could face great tragedy. But they also know that their friendship, and their love for their husbands and sons, will give them the strength to find the happiness they deserve...
420 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2005
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Lyn Andrews
61 books150 followersLyn Andrews is one of the the UK's top one hundred paper-back bestsellers. Born and brought up in Liverpool, she is the daughter of a policeman who also married a policeman. After becoming the mother of triplets, she took some time off from her writing whilst she raised her children. Shortlisted for the romantic Novelists' Association Award in 1993, she has now written twenty-one hugely successful novels. Lyn Andrews divides her time between Merseyside and Ireland.
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June 27, 2020
Upset I'm at the end ..
I'm not sure if there is another book as I feel the story could have gone further, I loved this story it not a few raw nerves for me, as I certainly remember stories of my Grandparents & Parents from these difficult times, I just love when you delve into a book & you are right there in the middle of it & that's what you get right from the start here, I very highly recommend it the historical dates are incredible ... Well Done to The Author Lyn Andrews..
I'm not sure if there is another book as I feel the story could have gone further, I loved this story it not a few raw nerves for me, as I certainly remember stories of my Grandparents & Parents from these difficult times, I just love when you delve into a book & you are right there in the middle of it & that's what you get right from the start here, I very highly recommend it the historical dates are incredible ... Well Done to The Author Lyn Andrews..
June 19, 2020
A captivating journey through The war years of friends who leave their family to start anew in Liverpool
A captivating story about life in Liverpool during the war of love and heartache and family values
The hardship of the war years sensitively written to enable the reader to fully understand the
Pain and suffering in the daily life of one family
A captivating story about life in Liverpool during the war of love and heartache and family values
The hardship of the war years sensitively written to enable the reader to fully understand the
Pain and suffering in the daily life of one family
June 23, 2021
Even though this book was full of frightening times and heartbreak, there were lots of happy times and I enjoyed reading it. I loved the friendship between Molly and Bernie and how they stuck together through thick and thin. Reading books like this always makes me realise how lucky we are and how much we take for granted.
March 14, 2020
What a lovely written book from beginning to the end of had me
captivated crying 😢 at the later stage .more
like this please.there's flow through the story so you aren't wondering where it's going (beautiful).
captivated crying 😢 at the later stage .more
like this please.there's flow through the story so you aren't wondering where it's going (beautiful).
March 2, 2020
Liverpool in War time 😞
Night after night being bombed and whole streets just wiped off the face of the city.
So heartbreaking that whole families were blown to kingdom come.
Yes I cried 😢
Night after night being bombed and whole streets just wiped off the face of the city.
So heartbreaking that whole families were blown to kingdom come.
Yes I cried 😢
June 23, 2020
A great read
I liked everything in the book .A lovely story sad at times but very happy with there life . War is a terrible thing really frighting and very hard times.
I liked everything in the book .A lovely story sad at times but very happy with there life . War is a terrible thing really frighting and very hard times.
July 15, 2020
A lovely books, a great tale of love and tragedy.
September 7, 2020
Sad in places
I really got into this story, I felt like I was one of the family. I think I am going to like this author.
I really got into this story, I felt like I was one of the family. I think I am going to like this author.
February 5, 2023
Enjoyed reading this booked especially about world War 2. heartbreak and joy and strength with community spirit
September 5, 2024
Brilliant read
Loved this book, fantastic story.
Well written. Gripping from beginning to end.
Worth a read, if you like was stories.
Loved this book, fantastic story.
Well written. Gripping from beginning to end.
Worth a read, if you like was stories.
June 23, 2020
Brilliant book
The book had me gripped from start to finish. Really good read and looking forward to seeing more from this author.
The book had me gripped from start to finish. Really good read and looking forward to seeing more from this author.
December 30, 2020
Have read this and enjoyed it.
December 12, 2013
I do feel sorry for this book. This was the first novel I've read since reading the Game of Thrones series so anything was going to pale into significance compared to it. Unfortunately I wasn't greatly impressed with this book. I didn't think it was written particularly well, I didn't feel very attached to the main characters and it wasn't as good as other books I've read based in Liverpool in World War Two.
Having said that it's a very easy to read book and you can easily fly through it in a day or two. I think Andrews also set the scene well and made you realise the devastation Liverpool went through during the war.
It was an ok read but not one I'll pick up again.
Having said that it's a very easy to read book and you can easily fly through it in a day or two. I think Andrews also set the scene well and made you realise the devastation Liverpool went through during the war.
It was an ok read but not one I'll pick up again.
June 4, 2018
Pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed this book that I just picked up for a bit of light relief.
It is a family story set in Liverpool in the late 30's and WW2.
In fact it resonated with me as I remember my mum telling me about having to go to the shelter in the garden during air raids, while grandad went off on duty as a Special constable. It made me realise how scary it would have been and the dread of your home being bombed or worse, a family member being hurt or even killed.
Not such light reading after all, but a tale well told, if a bit sentimental. I will probably pick up more books by Lyn Andrews
It is a family story set in Liverpool in the late 30's and WW2.
In fact it resonated with me as I remember my mum telling me about having to go to the shelter in the garden during air raids, while grandad went off on duty as a Special constable. It made me realise how scary it would have been and the dread of your home being bombed or worse, a family member being hurt or even killed.
Not such light reading after all, but a tale well told, if a bit sentimental. I will probably pick up more books by Lyn Andrews
May 26, 2013
A great read set around the war years in Liverpool. Bernie and Molly moved over from Ireland and love their new lives. The war intervenes and sad times lie ahead. It read like a sequel and I have just read reviews that say they'd read the first book. So I must look that up.
March 7, 2011
I liked this book as I really wanted more when I read the previous book about Bernie and Molly. I found the story and ending satisfactory.
August 19, 2011
Have read this book twice now and enjoyed it just as much second time round.
June 6, 2012
Really enjoy reading one of this authors books everynow and then.A nice easy read.
December 26, 2014
Good sequel to Friends Forever. Enjoyed both of them. Very sad towards the end.
January 27, 2014
Love this book
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