I signed up to read books (thanks Sarah, I stole this idea from you and hope you don't mind) and post the reviews on my blog (sorry Grandparents, this one won't be about the kids. You will have to check back!).
The first book I received is The Heart Mender by Andy Andrews. It was an easy read that I really enjoyed. The author discovered some German World War II artifacts he uncovered under a tree at his Alabama home and set out to learn more about them. He learned that during the war, German U-boats were sent to the Gulf of Mexico to sink American ships carrying oil and other supplies. With my interest in history and WWII, this is something that I have never seen a documentary on or a show on the History Channel. Andrews includes pictures of the items that he found and one of the found items is a picture that includes Adolf Hitler. Can you imagine if you discovered that in your yard?
Andrews goes on to tell the story of a German U-boat officer who washes ashore in Alabama and the young widow, Helen, who helps him survive. Since the death of her husband in the war, Helen has become a bitter person who is unable to forgive. When confronted by the wounded, German sailor Helen has to decide if she is going to hold on to her anger or finally let it go and have a second chance of love and happiness.
The publisher sent me another copy of the book to give away. So if you are interested in reading this leave a comment and I will pick a winner.
3 comments:
What a cool idea! How did you find out about this. Sounds like a good book!
P.S. I just realized that there is no question mark on my question. I promise I did pass 3rd grade. :)
If Haley is chosen, I will read it when she is finished. :)
Sounds like a great book. Now, let me suggest Karen Kingsbury--if you aren't already familiar with her. I LOVE her books. Love stories but with the gospel mixed in so clearly. If you haven't read "Divine" it is a must.
Aunt Linda
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