I don't often read non-fiction, but when I do I seem to gravitate towards books like this.
Despite being from Ireland, in my mind's eye, I always try to imagine how my grandparent fared during World War Two and I find myself remembering the stories my grandmother told me about the Belfast Blitz and the repercussions on the surrounding community.
I think I liked this book so much because it isn't just a historian's account of the war, but the stories and memories of those who experienced it, who endured it and made it through the other side. They lost family, friends and, homes yet still found joy in the little things.
Although, despite what other reviewers have said, I don't think we can judge today's children's disappointment with some of their gifts by the standards of yesteryear. Children living through WWII had a much different experience to children today and no doubt if there were to be another war, children would rally and make the best of it, as children always do!
Despite being from Ireland, in my mind's eye, I always try to imagine how my grandparent fared during World War Two and I find myself remembering the stories my grandmother told me about the Belfast Blitz and the repercussions on the surrounding community.
I think I liked this book so much because it isn't just a historian's account of the war, but the stories and memories of those who experienced it, who endured it and made it through the other side. They lost family, friends and, homes yet still found joy in the little things.
Although, despite what other reviewers have said, I don't think we can judge today's children's disappointment with some of their gifts by the standards of yesteryear. Children living through WWII had a much different experience to children today and no doubt if there were to be another war, children would rally and make the best of it, as children always do!