- Paperback
- 311 Pages
- Fiction/Christian/General
- October 2011
- $14.99
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Publisher's Synopsis:
Television producer Ava Ellington cannot refuse her grandfather's last wish--that she accompany him to Europe on a tour of World War II battle sites. Ava has little interest in historical battles, but this may be her last chance to break down the barriers that have grown up between them, and she sets off, camera in hand, ready to record and report on their journey. She and Grandpa Jack are greeted in Paris by Paul, her grandpa's best friend, and his grandson Dennis. The Dennis who just happens to be Ava's first love.
History comes alive as the group travels across Europe--from the romantic sights of Paris to the bleak battlefields of Belgium to the Austrian labor camp these men liberated so many years before--and Ava sees a side of her grandfather she's never known before. As he shares his memories of those bitter days on the battlefield, she begins to understand how his experiences in the war made him the man he is today.
Throughout the journey, Ava and Dennis are drawn together in ways neither of them expected. Can their memories of the past lead to a bright new future?
Tricia Goyer is the award-winning author of twenty-five books, many of them set during the World War II era. She has interviewed more than one hundred war veterans to make her stories come alive for her readers. She lives in Little Rock, Arkansas with her husband and four children. You can find her online at www.triciagoyer.com.
Ava hasn't done anything interesting at her job in a while. When her mother asks her to travel with her grandfather to Paris, she jumps at the chance, thinking this would be the only opportunity to go during her lifetime. She mentions the story line to her boss, who thinks it would be interesting and gives her the ok to go. Ava also thinks she may be able to get closer to her grandfather, something that has slipped away over the years.
As they meet up with Paul and Dennis and tour the old sites, her grandfather tells his story of what happened all those years ago, with some prodding by Ava. It's really sad what cruelty some people are capability of and is shown in parts of this book. The characters are all likable, but Ava seems to be a bit self centered. All in all, a pretty good read. I Rated This Book: 3.5/5 Stars.
Disclaimer: This post was written for the sponsor who provided the complimentary product for review in exchange for my honest opinions.
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