I agree with several of the reviews. This was an amazing story but told in such a way that it did not deliver it in a way that grasped your attention. I wanted to be moved by the stories of the boys and their lives following such a harrowing experience. Unfortunately, there were too many names and the depth of emotion was too shallow. I appreciate the research the author did and the boys’ resilience and determination. Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Horizon for my advanced

I really enjoyed learning the background story of Amelia Earhart. What an amazing woman and I wonder what she would have been able to accomplish if she had survived her last great adventure. The theories of where her plan crashed or where she escaped were interesting. And with each one, I hope that it would be the clue to her disappearance. Some of it was a little technical, but the author’s research was extensive and I appreciated her efforts. I am so glad I had the opportun

The story of Pippa Latour, covert spy for the Special Operations Executive (SOE) was eye opening. The fact that she kept all of this a secret ... from even her family ... her entire life is amazing. At 102 years of age, she finally shares her story ... the danger, the adventure, her bravery, and endurance. An interesting read that will have you awed at how an unassuming woman was actually a hero. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for my advanced review copy. All o

This was a very emotional read. I have read a lot of historical fiction books that take place during WWII. I continue to be in awe of what so many individuals experienced during Hitler’s reign of terror. And while a portion of this book rehashes Hitler’s rise to power and how so many people were hypnotized into believing his depraved ideology, the time spent with the members of Company D and two young men, Eddie (the author’s father) and his best friend, Mike, is heart wrench

What an amazing Jeannette Rankin was. I had never heard of her before picking up this book and getting to learn about her life. The author has done a phenomenal amount of research into the time period in which Jeannette lived, the political climate, the male-dominated world, and the strength of so many women who fought for women's right to vote and pave the way for their many future achievements. A very interesting and enlightening read. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’

This was an eye-opening look into the life of Zarna Garg, an immigrant from Mumbai, India. I learned a lot about her life growing up in a wealthy family and what she endured by a domineering and often cruel father. Her life in America and adjustments was interesting. She is a strong and determined woman and it was interesting to see her mature into the woman she is today. Thank you to NetGalley and Ballatine Books for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my

This is a book that delves into the life of a boy, Austin, with major health issues. So it is not a light read. However, it was encouraging to read how Austin and his parents grow in their spiritual life. I think my biggest issue with the book is that I expected it to be more about Austin. Instead, you have to endure his dad’s whiny, selfish, and immature personality. I appreciated learning about Austin and his many challenges and experiencing the emotional and spiritual jour

I have read several books by the author, Dave Barry. And with each one, I went in expecting his humorous and snarky attitude. The title of this book caught my attention and I looked forward to learning more about his life and how it shaped him into the individual and comedic writer he is today. It was not my favorite book, but it did provide some background into his life. Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my

As someone who has recently navigated the realm of eldercare, I wish I had had a copy of this book beforehand. The information provided...

I looked forward to reading this book and knew that it would tug at my heartstrings. It was an emotional read and while there were some...

A different book than I normally read. It was a little too dry and matter of fact in the details, but I still enjoyed it. It was...

I really enjoy reading historical fiction books. This was a little different focus from my typical book in that genre and one I really...

To be honest, I do not think I was the target audience for this book. I did not enjoy reading it and the dooms day prophecy was...

I enjoy reading historical fiction books, especially those that take place during WWII. This was a little different, though, in that it...

I was looking forward to reading this book and was disappointed to discover that it did not appeal to me at all. It ended up being more...