Costa Zannis is helped, and sometimes hindered, by a cast of characters who show that heroism is something that regular people can do on a regular basis during extraordinary circumstances.
Tag: World War II
The Diary of a Young Girl | WWII
This book defines the human spirit and its ability to find joy in adversity and goodness in people, even after everything it suffers.
Sarah’s Key | WWII
When I first saw the short description for Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay, I thought it would be a cute book for young readers (well, as cute as Jewish victims during WWII can possibly be)…but oh, I was so wrong. It was a good book, but I wouldn’t say cute. More like tumultuous. Overview:…
D-Day, June 6, 1944 | WWII
Only the bravery and courage of the troops, the leadership of their superiors, and the force of the human will to conquer got the Allies up the beaches.
For Freedom: The Story of a French Spy | WWII
Those who fought against the Nazis were people who had integrity, who acted despite the hardship, who knew what was truly important in life…and death.
Hero on a Bicycle | WWII
War can harden or humble a person. Some of these characters allowed it to turn them into better people.
Code Name Verity | Book Review
Code Name Verity, by Elizabeth Wein, is my first finished WWII book. Because this was already on my reading list, it didn’t take much encouragement to read it. Really fast. Much faster than the histories. Overview: This story follows two girls, one of whom is a special operator (aka spy) and the other a pilot,…
WWII Update: Thoughts on Hitler
I’ve been faithfully plugging along on my WWII reading, though I’d be remiss in making you think that it’s a trial; “plugging along” has such a negative connotation, like something you have to do. I enjoy history and learning about such a critical war in American—and human—history. Currently, I’m listening to The Rise and Fall of…
World War II
I’ve been jotting down World War II books that I want to read and have upwards of 20. I’ve decided to read across genres on this subject as each gives you a new look into that world. At this rate, I’ll have to read several a month to really do the Great War justice. Here’s…
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