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Two sisters each went down a different road during World War II and along their journey, they discovered who they are as an individual and also what the other meant to them. A war story but is more that just the typical hiding and fighting, this one opens up the eyes to what it means to survive...and thrive when it is all said and done. Not only a war story but what it means to love and be loved, and what sacrifices we will make to keep loved ones safe. And not only what we do to save ourselves,
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These two sisters and their reaction to war reaching their home is quite intriguing. Never having experienced war in this manner I am always curious what my reaction would be. I love both viewpoints and in the end both were heroes. I also love the course of their relationship with each other. As people share experiences it will sometimes naturally bring them together as well as help them understand each other's perspectives. If you are a fan of WW II books this is another one to put on your shel
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I can't say enough good things about this book. I've enjoyed the other Kristin Hannah books I've read but this is my favorite by far. I won't write a summary, there are already plenty of those. I'll just say there was a tiny twist at the end that broke my heart. This is one I'll reread.
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I haven't stayed up till the wee hours of the morning to finish a book in a long time. I could not put this book down. It was both devastating and inspiring.
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