The USS Indianapolis was the secret of the Navy fleet. The Portland-class cruiser became a favorite of FDR with him even undertaking a “crossing of the line” ceremony in 1936 aboard the vessel. But it was what happened in July 1945 that made history. While transiting the Pacific Ocean, the crew of the Indy took … Continue reading Out of the Depths
Thank you NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Ellie has done it all for her family. She’s made a home, supported her husband’s career, and launched two handsome young men off into the world. So when her husband announced he wanted a divorce, she … Continue reading Mrs. Endicott’s Splendid Adventure
Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. When Pippa LaTour walked out of the French countryside after the Americans liberated the country, she had been behind enemy lines for months. She spent her time in the country sending coded reports back to London … Continue reading The Last Secret Agent
Thank you NetGalley and Interactive Publications Pty Ltd for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Rosa always loved to read. It was a hobby her mother loathed, but her father loved. Living in a traveling Gypsy caravan meant needing to travel light – Rosa’s books were sparse but treasured because … Continue reading Daughters of the Fatherland
At the height of World War II, thousands of children were secreted and smuggled out of Nazi controlled areas of Europe to the safety of neutral and Allied countries. They weren’t hidden inside barrels of goods or under the floors of trucks, but were kept secured in homes and moved across the borders by transporters … Continue reading The Book of Lost Names
When I was young, I stayed most weekends and summers with my grandparents. They had a small vegetable garden near Atlanta that had been in the family for 2 generations by then. I would hear family talk about my grandfather’s time as a soldier in the European theatre of World War II and his brother’s … Continue reading The Greatest Generation Speaks
It's day 2 of a 3-day holiday weekend here, and I've been spending so much time reading! We are also preparing for tomorrow's celebration by talking about some friends and family who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. There are some great events happening around town, including events at our National Cemetery. … Continue reading This Week: May 26th
