pickThis was a very hard read, but l also think so important. This book shows the evil people are capable of, but also the importance of acts of kindness- no matter how small. It‘s chilling to think of how easily the German people accepted the Nazis antisemitism. A lesson to us all
I posted this singing intuitive several years ago but I think now, more than ever it needs repeating. Take two minutes watch the video and see the resilience of a people who will not be broken. The lyrics are so incredibly powerful and more relevant than ever. https://youtu.be/Vuh1-jDi7Qw?si=gOKocULMz6gLdxF2
Awoke to find the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction longlist has been announced! Very happy to see The Wager and Fire Weather there (both excellent). I‘m most excited to read tagged. Red Memory and Beyond the Wall are also calling to me. Shortlist announced Oct 8, winner Nov 16. See comments below for the full list.
#BaillieGifford2023
pickVery well written family story of survival against the historical background of Nazi Germany and Stalin‘s Soviet Union. The things these people went through under both evil regimes.
Hubby having a lie in for Father‘s Day and daughter only got in at 4am after night out with friends, hoping for at least a quiet hour to read. This book is so interesting. Have to remind myself it‘s NF (by that I mean that so much happens to these families.)
#motherdaughterread
It‘s my daughters b.day today- she has several birthday rules. You must always start a birthday gift book on your birthday (left side), cake and Buck‘s Fizz for breakfast.
As I‘ve taken the day off too, I have had said treats and on my second book. It‘s felt like my birthday too 😁
