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Indlæser... The French Girl's War (udgave 2014)af Herb Williams-Dalgart
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Bliv medlem af LibraryThing for at finde ud af, om du vil kunne lide denne bog. Der er ingen diskussionstråde på Snak om denne bog. This is one of my favorites so far of the books I've won through Goodreads giveaways. I normally don't go for romantic stories, but this one was ok, even the romantic bits. The central story is that of a 17yr-old Jewish girl in France who has to travel to her grandmother's home during WW2 when her dad goes to join the army. She becomes the hero of a dangerous adventure when the Germans show up unexpectedly. ( ) I won an autographed copy in a Goodreads first Reads giveaway. This is a coming of age story set in France in 1939 as the country is mobilizing for possible invasion from Germany. Sophie, a young Jewish girl, lives with her widowed father in the Loire Valley. When her father is called to serve in the army, he doesn’t want to leave her alone so he arranges for her to go to her grandmother in the Aisne region in the north. Sophie and her companion have several adventures on the road, which contribute to the maturity of the naïve girl. It is hard to realize that at this time they had to travel by horse drawn cart, but in 1939 the automobile had not totally taken over in rural France. After some mishaps in Paris, Sophie completes her journey by train. Unfortunately, it was northern France was not a good place to be in 1939 and the Sophie discovers her unknown strength (and cunning) when the Germans arrive and capture the village. I was a little skeptical about Sophie’s brave actions. Could she and this group of individuals really have outsmarted the German invaders? Then I watched the morning news and heard how an ordinary man managed to bare-handedly tear the door off a burning car to rescue its occupant. Yes, ordinary people can do extra-ordinary feats under incomprehensible stress. One of the things I really liked about this book was the ending. The author avoids any prediction about what lies ahead for Sophie, her family, and friends once they are back in the Loire Valley. The book ends before Germany had completely conquered France. We don’t know if this group will survive the war but we know that whatever comes they will face it with hope and courage. There is a love story, there is violence; but it is told in a way that makes it suitable for young and old. ingen anmeldelser | tilføj en anmeldelse
Amazon's Breakthrough Novel Award contest Quarter-Finalist! The year is 1939; Germany has invaded Poland and France has now entered the war. Amid the sweeping horrors of war, personal dreams are too often sacrificed. The French Girl's War, the coming-of-age journey of a motherless Jewish girl caught in the chaos of World War II, honors those that dare to hope during such a time. Young Sophie Claveaux, burdened by a curse that threatens her loved ones, plans to leave her farm to study art in Paris. But when Germany invades Poland, France declares war and her father joins the French army. Her dreams dashed, Sophie is sent to stay with her grandmother, where her father thinks she'll be safe. Throughout her journey, Sophie meets both inspiring and threatening characters, teaching her that all things come in twos and that no place is safe in a world torn by war. To survive, Sophie must face very real enemies and conquer her own insidious fears. Many around her doubt anything good can ever happen again, forcing her to decide if she will join the mourners or seek the hope that eludes her. A story of family relationships, personal courage, and new love, The French Girl's War connects the reader to the larger story of World War II through the riveting tale of one young woman. Scroll up and order to get your copy today! No library descriptions found. |
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