WW2 through the eyes of a
child: It is mid-summer, 1944 and Britain is embroiled in war. A large
percentage of city and town dwellers are being killed; homes bombed, and
personal belongings destroyed. The people not only fear for their own safety,
but they also realize, that even if they are fortunate enough to survive there
is a slim chance their offspring will not. They feel they have no choice, but
to send their children to remote country villages to be raised by strangers, in
the hope they will have a better life. The only adults permitted to travel with
the children are mothers with youngsters under five years old, the infirm and
the elderly. Meantime, the community of Honesty Brook Dale feel it's their duty
to rally together to help the evacuees by sharing their homes and limited food
and clothing supplies.
Honesty In World War 2 (Historical Fiction)
By Chris-Jean Clarke
BookRix
ASIN # B07FTFDC1L
Price
$0.99 (Kindle)
162
Pages
Rating
5-Stars
The Author send me a copy of he book for an honest review. It’s 1944 and World War Two
is at the height of atrocities. Bombing raids in England is heavy, and many are
dying. Young soldiers are conscripted into service to fight, many do not return
home. Services help move children to the interior farms, but it doesn’t mean
they’ll be safe from air raids, but villagers will do what they can to help the
evacuees. This is their story, as well as the story of children from the
villages. How they get along, how the
parents help feed and clothe the influx of people. Remember, this was a time of
rationing, black outs, and when there wasn’t much to be had by anyone.
This was one of the most
interesting times in the 20th century, and the author takes us on a
merry-go-round of harsh times, death, and little food. There are characters we
care about, some we think stink, but all are stuck within the same period, and
must survive the best way they can. Young Cyil has already lost his father, and
now his older brother has been conscripted and leaves to fight in a war he may
not return from. Cyril must become a man because he’s the last male still at
home, yet merely a boy. War turns boys into men. Highly recommended.
Tom
Johnson
Author
of COLD WAR HEROES
Comprehensive, no-spoilers, review of a very good book, Tom.
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