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Some Girls, Some Hats and Hitler
Some Girls, Some Hats and Hitler: A True Love Story | Trudi Kanter
10 posts | 5 read | 10 to read
A true story of a Jewish Austrian hat designer who rescued herself and the businessman she loved during the 1938 Nazi invasion, seeking safety amid the horrors of World War II Europe.
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REPollock
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Reread this engrossing romantic memoir.

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REPollock
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While i can recommend this gripping memoir to a wide range of readers, it is of particular interest to milliners and hat enthusiasts. Trudi Ehrlich began her career as a fashionable milliner in Vienna, Austria in the 1920s. She trained in Paris as a young girl and worked her way up from a milliner's assistant to the owner/operator of her own boutique. Famous stars & wealthy ladies began buying her hats. And then the Nazis invaded Austria. 😬

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REPollock
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I can‘t put this book down. I‘m so stressed for them, escaping Nazi-ruled Vienna! 😬

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REPollock
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Next paper book! I‘m so excited about this one! #recommendsday

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booksbeersandbars
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Good untold story of the Holocaust. Well written story of what you will do for love!

A lot of it reminded me of my trip to The Holocaust Museum and Memorial in DC. Just go!!!

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DivineDiana
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I was at the train station and saw a small bookcase of used books that were gifts for travelers. Thought I would “just look”... but could not walk away without this one.

mom2bugnbee What a lovely idea! 7y
mrsmarch That title 😮 ❤️ 7y
DivineDiana @mom2bugnbee I thought so too! 7y
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DivineDiana @mrsmarch I know! I was taken aback, but when I read the summary, I knew it was a good choice for me. 7y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Looking forward to your review. This is my kind of book also! 7y
Updrifting Purrrty cover! 7y
DivineDiana @Updrifting That‘s what caught my eye! 👀 7y
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Mdargusch
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This is a short memoir that is packed with so much emotion as Trudy Ellis leaves Vienna with her family as they try to escape the Nazis. I read so many books about WWII, but this was a different take as the refugees try to survive in war torn London at the same time they try to convince the English that they are on the same side. Trudy also owns a millenary business, which adds an interesting side note about the fashion industry.

KarenUK 🐶💕 7y
emilyhaldi Sounds good! 7y
Reviewsbylola Wow, never heard of this but sounds good! 7y
Mdargusch I added it to my book outlet order so I could hit the $35 free shipping @Reviewsbylola and @emilyhaldi 😁 7y
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Mdargusch
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Today's version of bookmail. 😱 I'm getting as bad as my daughter. #familyaffair Thank goodness I bought these from the #BookOutlet sale. 😂I think I need an intervention? #somanybookssolittletime #blameitonlitsy #augustgrrrl

LeahBergen Nice!! 👏🏻👏🏻 7y
flip58 The book outlet is too tempting 7y
ephemeralwaltz I love the cover for That Night 7y
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Cinfhen Book outlet has definitely replaced BookDepository❤️love this post 7y
Mdargusch I found that out @flip58 ! 7y
Mdargusch So you like Book Outlet too @Cinfhen ? I'm not opening any emails from them for awhile. 🤞🏼 7y
Mdargusch I think that's why I bought it @ephemeralwaltz 😂 7y
Reviewsbylola Lol! Hopefully your husband is more understanding. 😂😉😉 7y
emilyhaldi I haven't bought a book in like 2 weeks I will have you know!! 😁💖 7y
Mdargusch Well I won't be buying any for awhile either @emilyhaldi 7y
Cinfhen Yes, I'm a sucker for all of these book sites! I REFUSE to pay retail anymore 🤑#sorryIndieBookstore 🙄 7y
Cinfhen And I also purchased 7y
Cinfhen I feel a #BuddyRead approaching 🤗 7y
DivineDiana Such pretty covers! 7y
Mdargusch I feel like I choose way too many books because of their cover @DivineDiana ! 7y
Mdargusch I figured if it was on sale then I better get it just in case @Cinfhen 😉 7y
DivineDiana @Mdargusch I think of them as owning small works of art! 😉👩🏻‍🎨 (edited) 7y
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HappyEchos
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5/5 stars it was a good read. If you even slightly like fashion or history this book is for you. The authors story is so heart felt and told with an honesty that is endearing.

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Went to the library and checked out this gem...lets see if it's any good ☺️