Ruta, I absolutely loved Between the shades of gray, I am not a big reader but a friend of mine John Vanagas who's Latvian family almost was taken as well told me to read it. After I read the book I passed it along to many girlfriends who passed it on their book clubs etc, and they all loved it too. I just wanted to tell you how much I and many other women and men loved Between the shades of Gray. thanks