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A Poignant Novel of Courage and Compassion in the Shadow of WWII

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<p><b>In this gripping portrait of war and its aftermath from bestselling author Lynn Austin, a young woman searches for the truth her childhood friend won't discuss after returning from World War II, revealing a story of courage, friendship, and faith.</b></p><p>Peggy Serrano couldn't wait for her best friend to come home from the war. But the Jimmy Barnett who returns is much different from the Jimmy who left, changed so drastically by his experience as a medic in Europe that he can barely function. When he attempts the unthinkable, his parents check him into the VA hospital. Peggy determines to help the Barnetts unravel what might have happened to send their son over the edge. She starts by contacting Jimmy's war buddies, trying to identify the mysterious woman in the photo they find in Jimmy's belongings.</p><p>Seven years earlier, sensing the rising tide against her people, Gisela Wolff and her family flee Germany aboard the passenger ship <i>St. Louis</i>, bound for Havana, Cuba. Gisela meets Sam Shapiro on board and the two fall quickly in love. But the ship is denied safe harbor and sent back to Europe. Thus begins Gisela's perilous journey of exile and survival, made possible only by the kindness and courage of a series of strangers she meets along the way, including one man who will change the course of her life.</p><ul><li>A poignant WWII historical fiction novel from the author of <i>All My Secrets</i> and <i>If I Were You</i></li><li>Explores themes of compassion, perseverance, healing, and the impact of war</li><li>Includes discussion questions for book clubs</li></ul>

Artikeldetails

EAN

9781496437402

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Taschenbuch

Maße

207 x 142 x 27 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2022

Verlag / Hersteller

Tyndale House Publishers