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friendship made in an internment camp during WWII that lasted only
eighteen months, but bonds and memories that lasted a lifetime.
Elise and Mariko met during WWII while attending school in an internment camp for Japanese and German Americans.
We follow both girls through their eighteen months in the camp as well as after even though the friends never saw each other again until they were older adults. They tried to connect with each other, but they never were able to.
At this time in their lives, Elise was suffering from dementia, and she found out Mariko was dying from stage four breast cancer.
Elise and Mariko met during WWII while attending school in an internment camp for Japanese and German Americans.
We follow both girls through their eighteen months in the camp as well as after even though the friends never saw each other again until they were older adults. They tried to connect with each other, but they never were able to.
At this time in their lives, Elise was suffering from dementia, and she found out Mariko was dying from stage four breast cancer.
Even
though Elise had trouble remembering things, she remembered enough to
find Mariko, to get on a plane, and to find her before they both were no
longer alive.
THE LAST YEAR OF THE WAR is a marvelous history lesson and a testament to enduring friendship and learning lessons and making decisions.
The subject matter wasn't light, but it was wonderful learning more about this time in history. I actually wasn't aware of all that happened. It is very obvious that Ms. Meissner did extensive research and perfectly fit the facts into her book.
If you enjoy historical fiction and Ms. Meissner's books, you will want to make room on your bookshelf for THE LAST YEAR OF THE WAR.
As all of her books, the beautiful flow of Ms. Meissner's writing and her attention to detail make the book a treat to read. 5/5
THE LAST YEAR OF THE WAR is a marvelous history lesson and a testament to enduring friendship and learning lessons and making decisions.
The subject matter wasn't light, but it was wonderful learning more about this time in history. I actually wasn't aware of all that happened. It is very obvious that Ms. Meissner did extensive research and perfectly fit the facts into her book.
If you enjoy historical fiction and Ms. Meissner's books, you will want to make room on your bookshelf for THE LAST YEAR OF THE WAR.
As all of her books, the beautiful flow of Ms. Meissner's writing and her attention to detail make the book a treat to read. 5/5
This book was given to me as an ARC by the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Another FABULOUS read by Susan Meissner.
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This is the second great review of this book I've seen. I've got to check it out.
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DeleteI learned a lot from it too.
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Thanks, Elizabeth, you make this sound like a book I would really enjoy. I'll have to look for it in the library.
ReplyDeleteYou will like it, Alex.
DeleteHistorical Fiction that is very well done.
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I've been meaning to read this author. Thanks for the great review.
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DeleteENJOY if you read this book or any of her books, Laurel.
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Oh sounds so sad but what an incredible friendship.
ReplyDeleteIt was an incredible friendship and book.
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I've enjoyed a couple of her books and will add this title to my list. Thanks for sharing, Elizabeth.
ReplyDeleteENJOY when you read it.
DeleteIt is so well done and very interesting.
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Sounds intriguing. thanks
ReplyDeleteExcellent historical fiction.
DeleteThanks for commenting, Carole.