It has been ages since I have blogged. I was in a rut and it
seemed nothing was inspiring me. Well, let me tell you, that has
changed! "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah will knock your
socks off! It is unlike anything else by her that I have read.
"The Nightingale takes place in
France during WWII. It is a tale of the French Resistance and 2 sisters,
Vianne and Isabelle. Vianne's husband is off to fight in the war, the
Germans occupy France and Vianne's home is taken over by a German
officer. Vianne has no choice but to cooperate, or she and her daughter
will suffer. But things go from bad to worse. Not only is food
scarce, but the winters are brutal, her neighbor and best friend is a Jew, and
word comes that her husband is a prisoner of war in Germany. But Vianne,
humble, starving, desperate Vianne, finds a way to save lives.
Meanwhile, Isabelle, rebellious, reckless
and beautiful Isabelle, is risking her life as part of the French underground,
rescuing downed pilots, guiding them over the mountains into safety. Like
her sister, saving lives.
This is a book about resiliency, bravery,
self-sacrifice, and the long term effect of one person's actions on the lives
of others. Would you be brave enough?
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