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Random Acts of Heroic Love
Random Acts of Heroic Love | Danny Scheinmann
8 posts | 6 read | 6 to read
With over 200,000 copies sold in the UK, a Richard & Judy pick, rights sold in 19 countries, called "riveting" and "mesmerizing," this is a cinematic debut from a gifted new writer. Based on real family events, Danny Scheinmann's novel paints a dramatic portrait of two epic love stories. 1992: Traveling through South America with his girlfriend, Leo wakes up in a hospital to find his girlfriend is dead. He blames himself for the tragedy and is sucked into a spiral of despair. But a surprising secret leads Leo to discover something that will change his life forever. 1917: Moritz is a POW fugitve, with seven thousand kilometers of the Russian steppes separating him from his first love, whose memory has kept him alive through carnage and captivity. The war may be over, but he now faces a perilous journey and the insecurity of whether his love is still waiting.
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BarbaraBB
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This book is a bit of a mess. I have no idea why I bought it in the first place but that was in 2008 so a few years ago 😀

It is about grief and the First World War and quantum physica and animal sex and traveling in Latin America. Well, it fits the #SomePlaceCold prompt for #FictionalTraveler2025!

LeahBergen 😆😆 I have books on my shelf like that, too! 3d
sarahbarnes I also have books like that I bought years ago and never read, and then I don‘t enjoy them much when I finally do. 😆 2d
julieclair I must admit I‘m intrigued as to how all those topics fit into one book… 🤔 15h
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BarbaraBB
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#WhereAreYouMonday

I am in Siberia with Moritz Daniecki, a fugitive from a POW camp. We have to cross 7,000 kilometres over the Russian Steppes to reach his village and his sweetheart, whose memory has kept him alive through carnage and captivity.

The other half of the book is set in Ecuador so I‘m quite busy 😀

DogMomIrene Earning frequent flyer miles, I hope🤞🏼😂 5d
Ruthiella Siberia to Ecuador! That‘s quite a journey. 5d
Suet624 Busy lady! 4d
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BarbaraBB
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#WeeklyForecast 03/25

I am reading the unputdownable The Wedding People. Super curious to find out where the story goes. Next will be the oldest book on my tbr (the tagged one) for #FictionalTraveler. Maybe there‘s time for another Banana Yoshimoto as well 🤞🏽

Melismatic The Wedding People was just chosen for my next in person book club. Glad to hear you‘re enjoying it! 6d
BarbaraBB @Melismatic It seems like everyone is reading it at the moment! Enjoy! 6d
KarenUK Just started this too! 6d
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BarbaraBB @KarenUK and are you unable to stop reading too?! 6d
GinaKButler I am halfway through listening to The Wedding People and I love it! 6d
AmyG Enjoy! This book took me by surprise in the most wonderful way. 6d
BarbaraBB @GinaKButler You too! It‘s really popular and I hope to finish it today! 6d
BarbaraBB @AmyG I have a 100 pages left and can‘t wait to see how it ends! 6d
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rachelrose
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Some people say a book can't change your life. It's just writing on blank pages right? This book touched my soul, it changed my mindset and gave me insight into the world of love. Old, tattered, and highlighted, Random Acts of Heroic Love by Danny Scheinmann has been passed down from mom to daughter, and for good reasons. If you haven't already read it, check it out, I promise you won't regret it!

Cinfhen I read this a few years ago. Very moving. 6y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Hope you're loving it on Litsy 💙📖 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Welcome to Litsy!! 6y
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AlwaysForeverReading Welcome to Litsy!! 6y
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Eggs Welcome to Litsy 🤗📚 6y
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EllieDottie
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I think if I had to pick a favorite book of all time I would pick this one! I love a story about a broken heart 💔 I know it's kinda weird! #greatestloveofall #augustgrrrl

P.S. I've only read this once because I can't handle if it's not as good the second time! Does anyone else every feel that way?

Alfoster Yes! I never reread as I need the initial feels to make it real! 7y
EllieDottie @Alfoster I'm so glad I'm not alone!! 7y
Cinfhen I also don't like to reread, in case I'm left disappointed- I'd rather a book remain a memory! I did enjoy this book as well💔 7y
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EllieDottie
Random Acts of Heroic Love | Danny Scheinmann
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This is my favorite book about #lostloves! #JublantJuly

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EllieDottie
Random Acts of Heroic Love | Danny Scheinmann
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I decided to join the fun! And this fits well for #itsmylife! #meetthelittens #rockinmay
1) Minnesota, USA
2) Random Acts of Heroic Love
3) Harry Potter (I know this is a popular choice, but I don't read very many series, and this one definitely tops the charts)
4) Rocky
5) Jane the Virgin or Bones
6) The Piano Guys
7) Yellow 💛
8) Mystery
9) The navy
10) No.... Only imaginary ones 😁

christineandbooks Love Jane the Virgin! Such a good show! 8y
EllieDottie @christineandbooks I know I love it!! 8y
dariazeoli Rocky!!! ❤️ 8y
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RanaElizabeth Are you in the MSP area? There's a post somewhere about a summer meetup that I think @AprilMaesBookHabit started. 8y
EllieDottie @RanaElizabeth I actually am from there and moving back in the fall so it looks like I would just miss it! Which is a huge bummer! But I would love to do something like that so if any mn littens get together after fall of 17 I would looooove to come! 8y
RanaElizabeth Yay, we'll be glad to have you back! 8y
EllieDottie @dariazeoli it's so good to know there are other RockY fan! 8y
RohitSawant Love The Piano Guys so much! And I can relate with10 😄 8y
Cinfhen Clever use for today's prompt !!!!! 8y
Cinfhen I really liked this book, read it a few years ago! 8y
night_shift Well, the imaginary kinds are the best kinds! 8y
maich Bones👍 8y
AprilMae MN Ladies! We can plan a fall meet up too! I'm glad there is intrest!!! 8y
shanebeth Jane the Virgin is so fun! 8y
EllieDottie @rohit-sawant I know! I love the piano guys!! And I'm glad I'm not the only one with imaginary pets!! 8y
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EllieDottie
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This is one of my favorite books of all time! It is about a man dealing with the grief of losing his girlfriend. #bluedabade

Cinfhen I liked this one, forgot all about it. Thanks for reminding me😉 8y
EllieDottie @Cinfhen that is so cool that you have read it too! 8y
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