Book Description: Hannah Elfenbein, a young, pregnant Jewish woman, is arrested in 1942 and sent to the Camp de Rivesaltes transit camp in Southwest France. Drawn to helping other young women escape, she seeks refuge for herself and others at a maternity hospital. But nothing is simple in occupied France, and she finds herself doing the unimaginable to save one precious life.
Eighty years later, Caitlyn Laurant takes a break from training to be a missionary nurse in Spain to visit nearby France, hoping to find her grandfather’s birthplace. But what she uncovers are secrets long buried by WWII atrocities.
My Thoughts: I love to read about WWII. The title of this book caught my eye and I knew I wanted to read it. The title implies that there is much to life in this read. And I was correct. It is a story of lessons and love. Of sacrifice and giving. Of growing and loving beyond measure.
As the story begins it focuses on Hannah Elfenbien. She is such a courageous and brave young woman. She is also pregnant. Pregnant during the worst of times. The way Hannah helps other pregnant captives and makes a way for them is simply genius. But war is war and the situations they must go through are heartrending.
Hannah's courageous decision will make you cry. And, yet, make you smile.
Then in the present day, Caitlyn Lauren comes along looking for pieces from her past and stumbles upon the story of Hannah.
This is a fantastic story! I loved it and if you love WWII stories you'll want to read this one.
*This book was provided for review by Barbour*
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