The Warsaw Sisters by Amanda BarrattMy rating: ππππ
This WW2 story was a slower read than I expected. Not because it was not good, but because it was filled with so much grim detail, loss, hardships but also hope.
To Live without hope of freedom is not to live at all.
This was my first novel by this author, and it is evident that the author did a lot of research about one of the countries who experienced WW2 at its worst.
Readers who do not enjoy too much detail might not enjoy this story, it did not shy away from showing the truth, giving the facts, and opening the eyes of readers. But it was also so much more. It was about two sisters who stepped out to fight for others, people remaining strong, hopeful and holding on to their faith, though others did their best to bring them down.
There were happy endings and not so happy endings, but at the end I was left with this feeling of hope, because standing together, we will always remain strong.
*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.*
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About the book:
On a golden August morning in 1939, sisters Antonina and Helena DΔ
browska send their father off to defend Poland against the looming threat of German invasion. The next day, the first bombs fall on Warsaw, decimating their beloved city and shattering the world of their youth.
When Antonina's beloved Marek is forced behind ghetto walls along with the rest of Warsaw's Jewish population, Antonina turns her worry into action and becomes a key figure in a daring network of women risking their lives to shelter Jewish children. Helena finds herself drawn into the ranks of Poland's secret army, joining the fight to free her homeland from occupation. But the secrets both are forced to keep threaten to tear the sisters apart--and the cost of resistance proves greater than either ever imagined.
Shining a light on the oft-forgotten history of Poland during WWII and inspired by true stories of ordinary individuals who fought to preserve freedom and humanity in the darkest of times, The Warsaw Sisters is a richly rendered portrait of courage, sacrifice, and the resilience of our deepest ties.
When Antonina's beloved Marek is forced behind ghetto walls along with the rest of Warsaw's Jewish population, Antonina turns her worry into action and becomes a key figure in a daring network of women risking their lives to shelter Jewish children. Helena finds herself drawn into the ranks of Poland's secret army, joining the fight to free her homeland from occupation. But the secrets both are forced to keep threaten to tear the sisters apart--and the cost of resistance proves greater than either ever imagined.
Shining a light on the oft-forgotten history of Poland during WWII and inspired by true stories of ordinary individuals who fought to preserve freedom and humanity in the darkest of times, The Warsaw Sisters is a richly rendered portrait of courage, sacrifice, and the resilience of our deepest ties.
About the author:
Amanda Barratt is the bestselling author of numerous historical novels and novellas including THE WARSAW SISTERS, WITHIN THESE WALLS OF SORROW, and THE WHITE ROSE RESISTS. Her work has been the recipient of the Christy Award and the Carol Award, as well as an Honorable Mention in the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards.
Amanda is passionate about illuminating oft-forgotten facets of history through a fictional narrative. She lives in Michigan and can often be found researching her next novel, catching up on her to-be-read stack, or savoring a slice of her favorite lemon cake.
To connect with Amanda, visit: www.amandabarratt.net.
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