Book Review: With Love, Wherever you Are

With Love, Wherever You Are, written by Dandi Daley Mackall, is a historical romance set in WWII. The story is based off love letters written by her parents.

 Helen Eberhart joined the Army as a nurse after Pearl Harbor. She is given the assignment of caring for severly wounded soldiers.

Frank Daley joined so he could finish medical school. He was hoping that he would not have to face battle. However, he ends up going to bootcamp and then to Europe to serve in a battlefield hospital. While serving the two met. The couple encountered love, faith and sacrifices as they had a whirlwind courtship and wedding. Then while serving the two had to cling to the thread of their love as they faced the dangers and struggle of taking care of their patients.

The author was able to make this couple come alive as she took the letters and was able to show the love this couple had as they faced uncertainty from the beginning. You can tell the love Dandi has for these two as she creates strong, yet loving characterizations of Frank and Helen. This is a well-written romance that touches the heart of the reader.

I was given this book by Tyndale Publishing in exchange for my honest review.

Book Review: the Chilbury Ladies' Choir

Set during World War II, The Chilbury Ladies' Choir shares the story of quiet English town. When the men are sent to war the vicar decides that the choir should be discontinued. However, a few of the women fought to keep the choir for the women. It is seen as a way to help raise spirits, share emotions and provide support and development. Throughout the story we meet the different women through letters, journal entries and diaries.

The author, Jennifer Ryan, uses these entries to show the warmth, schemes, wit, romance and adventures the women are in the midst.

Each of the characters were portrayed in such a way that I could understand the pressures each of them felt. There were the role models, those looking for love or financial security, and those that are looking for ways to set themselves up for a better life. I felt like this novel gives a good look at what women's lives were like at this time, including the challenges and how music and the choir became inspirations, a way to handle grief and more to each of the characters.

I feel like this book would be enjoyable to anyone who reads it.

I was given this book by Blogging for Books in exchange for my honest review.

Book Review: The Perfect Horse

The Perfect Horse transported me into the life of a horse and the value of it from the first page. This is a remarkable story of the rescue of priceless horses when World War II ended. Included in these were the Lipizzaner and Strong Russian horses. Those that were on the mission saw the importance of these animals and, in a way, it gave each of them closure.

Men from throughout Europe and the United States worked together to make this happen.

I fell in love with this book at the beginning, and was very satisfied with the ending. The writing was moving and made my heart travel with the heroic mission throughout.

I was given this book by NetGalley and Random House Publishing in exchange for my honest review.

Book Review: Christmas Truce

This is a wonderful retelling of a true event that occurred during World War II. On Christmas Eve, the two sides came to a cease fire as German and English voices were heard to sing Christmas songs. What a wonderful way to show children that, even though there are differences between people, there are also similarities that can tie us together even in a war zone.

I was so excited to see someone wrote a book about this event and I look forward to sharing it with my grandchildren for years to come. Thank you.

I was given this book by NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.