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The lack of quotation marks and an ending momentarily distracted me from this dismal story.

Finally finished my puzzle no thanks to my helper.

Exciting day-we went to a book sale this afternoon. Outdoors at our church, masked and distanced, but great to see people in person and not on a screen. We donated a bunch of books, so we now have some much needed shelf space. Of course we didn‘t leave without picking up some books😄 This was one of my choices

This story was written in a dual timeline that was easy to follow (which is not always the case). A lot of people do things to get by during a war that they wouldn‘t during peace. This story follows one woman as she learns about what her mother endured during the war and the truths her mother never wanted to tell her.

#Germany
#LetsTravelAugust

#TBR Anyone read this one? I‘ve seen good reviews 💔

1. ✅
2. Hotel Transylvania: Summer Vacation (a treat for the kids)
3. Strawberries 🍓
4. 27 living, 1 in heaven
5. 👍🏻

#friyayintro
@howjessreads

#MayMovieMagic This may be an #unpopularopinion but according to my GoodReads I gave this book only 2 stars. I recall it‘s about the lengths a mother is willing to go to in order to save herself and her daughter set during WWII. #SaveMe

#saved
#SpringIntoReading

I‘ve heard this one is really good!!

This story is so heartbreaking and yet I couldn‘t put it down. Told from two perspectives 50 years apart; through a mother‘s eyes and through her daughter‘s eyes. It‘s a tale of secrets and shame, and ultimately, grace. I loved it so much. #WWII #mother-daughter

I Love Weekends 💛

#currentlyreading

1. Houston, TX
2. Kate Hewitt
3. About 50 books
4. The chair by my bed
5. Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum.

#littenintro @tessavi

Great read about a single mother named Anna and how she was forced to become the mistress of a German SS officer during WWII. The story tells how Anna carried this shame with her the rest of her life and unintentionally passed her shame onto her child.

This was so interesting. It is thought provoking in every way.

This looks like fun! 🌸💗🌺🌼💐🌷

I'm on a historical WWII fiction kick

This was a slow burn of a novel, quietly portraying another side of Nazi Germany during the war. As a single mother, what would you do in order to stay alive & protect your daughter? Sad, but thought-provoking.

I've had this on my TBR bookshelf for over 10 years. Have never seen a bad review for it. The time has come to pull it off the shelf & delve in!

The Second World War may have ceased more than 71 years ago, claimed over 60 million lives, but my recent fascination with the period has reflected in my choice of fiction reads. Here are a few which I have read and loved, some on my TBR and others on my to-buy list. #amiwrong in enjoying and loving these books that depict betrayal, love, friendship, loss, survival, sacrifice, hope and sadness in the shadow of war??
#lyricalapril

Possibly the best WWII book I have read and I have read a lot of them. Emotionally nuanced, unflinching and never sentimental.

I really enjoyed this book. It gives a different side of the wartime in Germany. Trigger warning for domestic violence, violence, and rape. Hanging out with my reading buddy Zelda. #dogsoflitsy 🐶❤️❤️📚📚

Started this today. I noticed on Goodreads that it has been on my TBR since 2013....guess I am a little behind. 😂😂

Headed to the beach! Not driving, so it's time to turn to next month's book club pick.

For this #recommendsday I chose this amazing novel about WWII. A story about doing what you have to in order to survive. This book brought with it a lot of moral conversation. It has stayed with me during the six years since I've read it.