Valerie S. (VolunteerVal) -
A Picture of Hope by Liz Tolsma had me on the edge of my seat from first page to last! Inspired by actual events and people, this is the second book in the Heroines of WWII series from Barbour Books and is the author's best novel to date.
The premise: In 1944, Nellie, an American photojournalist stationed in London, feels called to photograph the destruction of France by Germany to enable Americans to understand the brutality of the Nazis. When requests for women to travel to France are denied, Nellie sneaks in and arrives during the Normandy landings at Omaha Beach and is shocked by all she witnesses.
While attempting to connect with American soldiers, Nellie meets Jean-Paul, a member of the French Resistance. They travel through a French village as Nazis murder all 600+ of its residents; the only survivor is a young girl with Down Syndrome named Claire. Their attempts to rescue her lead them on a harrowing journey that had me turning the pages to see how it ended.
Note: The term Mongoloid is used throughout the novel to be historically accurate. The author put great thought into this decision, which has personal impact as her daughter has Down Syndrome.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
The premise: In 1944, Nellie, an American photojournalist stationed in London, feels called to photograph the destruction of France by Germany to enable Americans to understand the brutality of the Nazis. When requests for women to travel to France are denied, Nellie sneaks in and arrives during the Normandy landings at Omaha Beach and is shocked by all she witnesses.
While attempting to connect with American soldiers, Nellie meets Jean-Paul, a member of the French Resistance. They travel through a French village as Nazis murder all 600+ of its residents; the only survivor is a young girl with Down Syndrome named Claire. Their attempts to rescue her lead them on a harrowing journey that had me turning the pages to see how it ended.
Note: The term Mongoloid is used throughout the novel to be historically accurate. The author put great thought into this decision, which has personal impact as her daughter has Down Syndrome.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
