Book Beginnings and Friday56
At first I was not sure if I were in the mood for this one, but as soon as I read the first page, it grabbed my interest.
Escape From Amsterdam
About the book:
A University Student Smuggles Children Out of Amsterdam
Full of intrigue, adventure, and romance, this series celebrates the unsung heroes—the heroines of WWII.
Helen Smit believed she was called by God to become a teacher. Little does she know that her care for kids will take a drastic turn for survival when the Germans occupy Amsterdam and Jewish children and parents begin to be deported. Now all she can think of is helping all the kids escape before it’s too late.
Erik Misman’s newfound love for Helen is tested when he joins a plot to help move Jewish children to a safe place in the countryside. If danger can foster a closer bond with Helen a/nd save the lives of the little ones, he will do it all. But a German patrol that stumbles upon the farm where they are hiding with three children and a soldier who takes an unexpected interest in Helen, could well destroy their plans for safety and love.
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Enjoy your current read!
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DeleteShort quotes this week. Glad you are enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteYes! Short and Sweet this week.
DeleteThe history of WWII in the Netherlands is really interesting but also very complex for such a small country, so I think it's great a series like this shines a light on an aspect of it! I hope it's an interesting read for you! Have a lovely weekend :)
ReplyDeleteJuli @ A Universe in Words
It is actually sad how changes were slowly made to conform the people.
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DeleteI have not read a book about Amsterdam in the war.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first book as well. I have read one earlier this year set in Netherlands but this was the first in Amsterdam.
DeleteMy first line this week is from The Bride of Blackfriars Lane by Michelle Griep:
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September afternoons were meant for soft whispers and stolen kisses, not ash and soot and the gangrenous eye of a ruthless taskmaster.
I enjoyed that story!
DeleteI love the idea of this book. I hope it was true to some degree that many Jewish children made it out alive. My book is The Grapes of Wrath
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately not many.
DeleteI hope you enjoy it! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteIt was a difficult one by the end.
DeleteSounds like a heartbreaking read!!! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoyed your weekend!
DeleteI'm currently reading Sit, Stay, Love by Dana Mentink. It's super cute!
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Have a great weekend! 😀
I've read the novella but not yet this one. Hope you enjoy it!
DeleteI'm looking forward to reading this one.
ReplyDeleteI'm reading another book by Karen Witemeyer: Full Steam Ahead. The first line is: "Passengers jockeyed for position along the steamboat Louisiana's railings, waving and calling merry farewells to the crowd lining the levee."
Have a great holiday weekend!
I really enjoyed full steam ahead!
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