The War that Saved my Life

Imagine growing up, never leaving your home. Meet Ada whose mother has forced her to live locked in a one-room apartment. Her mother considers Ada’s twisted, club foot a deformity that makes her unworthy of pursuing a normal life. Ada crawls and watches life outside the window.

As World War II escalates and Germany relentlessly bombs London, children in the city are sent to live with families in rural villages. Ada escapes her mother and apartment prison with her younger brother. They are assigned to live with Susan, who doesn’t want to take children into her home.

The War that Saved my Life is a gripping story that quietly revolves around rejection and finding self-worth. The reader feels the characters’ hurt. And the plot? Intense. Yes, the book is a page turner, even without monsters or trendy super heroes. My heart split open through Ada’s journey.

This book is a reminder that despite the darkness or pain of any situation, lives can change for the good. Hearts can heal.

This historical fiction shows how ordinary people can make a difference. When I finished this book, I cried. The ending is not sad, but I cried for the deep hope this book offers.

The sequel, War I finally Won, is just as engaging, but if you’ve not read either, begin with the first book. My suggestion: Read both.

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