THE BOOK THAT INSPIRED ME:The Choice by Edith Eger Those who know me know I am respectfully and incredibly fascinated by the stories of those who survived one of the most horrifying acts of genocide in history – the Holocaust. So much so, that I have tons of non-fictional texts that delve into the history … More The book that…….in 2020.
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A sentence to summarise: A historically poignant novel that shows the numerous paths taken in war, the impending terror of Nazi/Fascist power and the love that acts as a life-jacket for the people, giving them the strength to face the waves of devastation and death. A little plot snippet: The title of the novel – … More This book went straight in my top 10: “An Italian Affair” by Caroline Montague REVIEW
The Tattooist of Auschwitz Writer – Heather Morris Based on the interviews with Slovakian Jew Lale Sokolov. A paragraph to summarise: In a world full of words, the Holocaust always finds me wordless and speechless. Are there any conversations on this historical genocide that truly use the right words to express how harrowing it … More The Tattooist of Auschwitz : the true story that will stay with me.
‘The Nightingale’ Kristin Hannah A sentence to summarise: A historically charged novel mixed with the tenderness of human relationships and the power of human sacrifice. Plot overview: Spanning the course of the Second World War and the Nazi reign of terror on the people of France, this novel splits between two sisters who in … More ‘The Nightingale’ by Kristin Hannah Book Review.
THE TEA PLANTER’S WIFE BY DINAH JEFFRIES A sentence to summarise: A refined blend of British stoicism and the suffocating impact of secrets, alongside the evocative landscapes of foreign lands. Plot: Youthful Gwen, a born English rose, marries the charmingly captivating Laurence Hooper. Love’s commitments soon sees Gwen aboard a ship bound for Ceylon (Sri … More THE TEA PLANTER’S WIFE book review
There are books and then there are stories. A story lies within a book, fixed to the pages in small black ink that runs across the paper, beckoning you to follow their journey. I suppose that is where the phrase “bookworm” comes from. You follow the story like a worm follows the raindrops: like the … More The Beauty of Books
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