All We Left Behind by Danielle R. Graham -> Starting June 1st, 2021

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For fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz

‘Heart-wrenching. Emotional. A powerful story of wartime love and devotion’ Glynis Peters, author of The Secret Orphan

A powerful and incredibly moving historical novel inspired by an untold story of the Second World War.

Vancouver 1941

As the war rages around the world, Hitler’s fury is yet to be felt on the peaceful shores of Mayne Island. Sweethearts Hayden and Chidori are in love.

But everything changes after Pearl Harbor.

Now seen as the enemy, Chidori and her family are forced into an internment camp. Powerless to help them, Hayden joins the Royal Canadian Air Force to bring about an end to this devastating war – the thought of Chidori is all that keeps him alive.

Can they both survive long enough to be reunited? Or will the war be the only thing to separate their love?

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Starting this now!

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Ch 1-10: (view spoiler)[He's asking great questions if you think about it. It's definitely not fair that they are only looking at Japanese citizens in this case. Or any case. War is war. Everyone has enemies. (hide spoiler)]

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Ch 11-20: (view spoiler)[It's sad when she has to tell someone that they are more likely to get information based on how they look. The racism is so strong in this book that it makes me really disappointed in people. (hide spoiler)]

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Ch 21-30: (view spoiler)[Hmm him going to war does seem a bit rash but at least he wants the war to end so the love of his life can come back home. I'm not sure if that will actually happen but I do hope they get a reunion. Maybe? (hide spoiler)]

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Ch 31-40: (view spoiler)[I hope they do reunite.. also the government is filled with a bunch of assholes. With what they are doing. So freaking rude. (hide spoiler)]

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Ch 41-Finish: (view spoiler)[I just knew his mom was behind the letters not "arriving". I knew it! Also, yes, they finally got a reunion! Oh my heart! (hide spoiler)]