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Poland: A Novel | James A. Michener
In this sweeping novel, James A. Michener chronicles eight tumultuous centuries as three Polish families live out their destinies. The Counts Lubonski, the petty nobles Bukowksi, and the peasants Buk are at some times fiercely united, at others tragically divided. With an inspiring tradition of resistance to brutal invaders, from the barbarians to the Nazis, and a heritage of pride that burns through eras of romantic passion and courageous solidarity, their common story reaches a breathtaking culmination in the historic showdown between the ruthless Communists and rebellious farmers of the modern age. Like the heroic land that is its subject, Poland teems with vivid events, unforgettable characters, and the unfolding drama of an entire nation. BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from James A. Michener's Centennial. Praise for Poland Engrossing . . . a page-turner in the grand Michener tradition.The Washington Post A Michener epic is far more than a bedtime reader, its an experience. Poland is a monumental effort, a magnificent guide to a better understanding of the countrys tribulations.Chicago Tribune Stunning . . . an unmatched overview of Polish history . . . The families themselves come very much alive, and through them, Poland itself.USA Today A titanic documentary novel.The Wall Street Journal
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Butterfinger
Poland: A Novel | James A. Michener
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A descriptive history of Poland's odd way of getting a leader. Basically they voted on a royal member of other European nations. This is why Russia and Germany and others were always trying to annex it. Very complicated and very sad.

#IntegrateYourShelf @ChasingOm @Emilymdxn

Susanita I read this years ago. The main thing I remember is the prolonged sieges. 4y
ChasingOm I love Michener‘s books but I haven‘t read this one! (edited) 4y
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Jess861
Poland: A Novel | James A. Michener
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After doing some research I found a last book (blacked out in picture) for #BasicWitchSwap . I just didn't have faith that if I ordered a book it would get here on time for me to ship on time. Just need to get a couple of goodies and I'm hoping to have it shipped next weekend.

Of course I also had to pick up some books for myself. Two are off my #TBR and the tagged book was just a random choice. Looks good though!

@sprainedbrain @Meaw_catlady

S3V3N I read the first 2 and they were both great. 4y
One_With_Books The Nickel Boys was soooo good. I actually read it a few times. 4y
Jess861 @BeaG @One_With_Books - both have been on my TBR for a while so I can't wait to read them. I loved The Underground Railroad so I'm hoping The Nickel Boys is just as good! 4y
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BacklistReader
Poland: A Novel | James Albert Michener
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#unreadandontheshelf

This week has some 500+ page books. With self-distancing/quarantine maybe I‘ll get to some of these sooner rather than later.

Have you read any of these? Which do you recommend?

Stay safe out there!

Andrew65 Loved Poland. 5y
BacklistReader @Andrew65 oh that‘s good to know. I‘m reading that one in April for the OWLs read a thon and I‘m not real sure about it. 5y
Andrew65 @BacklistReader Hope you enjoy it. 5y
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Lcsmcat
Poland: A Novel | James A. Michener
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I haven‘t read this, but my mother is a huge Michener fan - we visited St. Michaels Maryland because he lived there - so she probably has. #poland #letstravelaugust @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620

OriginalCyn620 👌🏻📚🇵🇱 5y
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Poland: A Novel | James A. Michener
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OriginalCyn620 👌🏻🇵🇱 5y
Molly_the_mezzo I loved Poland when I traveled there! 5y
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julesG
Poland: A Novel | James A. Michener
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Dear Carolina, @CaroPi

As you can see, even the kisses and peanut butter cups made it. Since the cats started playing with those instantly, I had to rescue them first.

Thank you for the Polish chocolates, haven't had those in years. My lovely Polish born friend, in Krakow even, moved away years ago and we lost contact, she used to spoil me with these chocolates. 😘😘😘

#CupidGoesPostal @BookishMarginalia

CaroPi Oh I saw the other message before! So happy everything arrive! Also I feel even more happy that you know those chocolates 6y
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Emilymdxn
Poland: A Novel | James A. Michener
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The Poland and Czech Republic section of Stanford‘s travel bookshop in London 💖💖 just as good as Daunt in my opinion but much less well known. I‘m getting ready for my Warsaw trip in January and got a gorgeous book for by bf‘s Christmas gift to get hyped beforehand. I‘m struggling to find a good Warsaw travel guide so will have to get on amazon unfortunately

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Susanita
Poland: A Novel | James A. Michener
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Another #Augustisatrip prompt, another Michener book! This one I *do* remember reading. There‘s a particularly memorable section about a siege on a city in #Poland with a name I couldn‘t pronounce.

Andrew65 I really enjoyed this one, but a lot of years since I read it. 6y
vkois88 Sounds intense! 6y
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Andrew65
Poland: A Novel | James A. Michener
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Many years since I read this book but did love it at the time, giving you the history of Poland over eight centuries through the story of 3 families. #SetInEasternEurope #uncannyOctober

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HannaPolkadots
Poland: A Novel | James A. Michener
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My #aprilreads. It was a good month for lengthy novels, and really difficult to choose the best of April, as I read so many great ones this month.

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HannaPolkadots
Poland: A Novel | James A. Michener
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What a book! I'm buying my dad a gift for recommending it to me. So beautiful, interesting, heartbreaking, thoughtprovoking and educational. I wanna read it again. Amazing. #greatread

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HannaPolkadots
Poland: A Novel | James A. Michener
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#aprilbookshowers day 5, #firstlineofcurrentread. Feel like I've been reading Poland forever now, but what a great read! @RealLifeReading

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HannaPolkadots
Poland: A Novel | James A. Michener
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Is there anything better than Sunday mornings? Wishing you all a great reading day 😀📖

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HannaPolkadots
Poland: A Novel | James A. Michener
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@RealLifeReading - #aprilbookshowers day 1: #apriltbr.
Finish Poland by James Michener
Re-read The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
Chesapeake by James Michener
Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami
New and Selected Poems by Samuel Menashe
While I was Gone by Sue Miller
Fall on Your Knees by Ann-Marie MacDonald

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HannaPolkadots
Poland: A Novel | James A. Michener
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#marchintoreading day 29 #bookbag. This is my favorite. I found it in a Rotterdam bookstore on my last interrail. @RealLifeReading

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stephanielc2
Poland: A Novel | James A. Michener
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No but really

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