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Barb H. (gilligan) - Reviews

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German Boy: A Child in War
German Boy: A Child in War
Author: Wolfgang Samuel
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 11/19/2012


I read any WWII book I can, but I prefer stories about "people's experience" (rather than troop movement and battles). I was intrigued by the idea of learning what happened to German civilians. This was a well written, fabulous account of 6 years of a young German boy's life. I highly recommend it.


The Girl in the Green Sweater: A Life in Holocaust's Shadow
Review Date: 9/25/2012
Helpful Score: 2


A unique story from WWII. Definitely Worth the read.


The Orange Blossom Special
The Orange Blossom Special
Author: Betsy Carter
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 3/6/2012


Just a simple feel good story. Takes place in Gainesville Fla which is why I was interested in reading it, but while it took place in the 1950's and later, it was pure fiction - no real businesses people or places were included. Disappointing in this respect but not a bad story.


Over Here: How the G.I. Bill Transformed the American Dream
Review Date: 2/22/2012


I read a lot about WW II. This added a new layer to my knowledge of how the world was changed.


Swim to Me
Swim to Me
Author: Betsy Carter
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 3/1/2012


Being from Florida, this book was a fun look back at the "Glory" days of the theme parks prior to Disney. The Mermaids still swim....


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