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Who Are You, Trudy Herman?
Who Are You, Trudy Herman?: A Novel | B.E. Beck
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As a little girl, Trudy Herman is taught to stand up for truth by her much-loved grandfather. Then in 1943, Trudys childhood drastically changes when her family is sent to a German-American Internment Camp in Texas. On the journey to the camp, Trudy meets Ruth, who tells her and her friend Eddie the legend of the Paladinsknights of Emperor Charlemagne who used magic gifted to them by the heavens to stand up for virtue and truth. Ruth insists both Trudy and Eddie will become modern-day Paladinsdefenders of truth and justicebut Trudys experiences inside the camp soon convince her that she doesnt have what it takes to be a knight. After two years, her family is released from the camp and they move to Mississippi. Here, Trudy struggles to deal with injustice when she comes face to face with the ingrained bigotries of the local white residents and the abject poverty of the black citizens of Willow Bay. Then their black housekeepera woman Trudy has come to care forfinds herself in crisis, and Trudy faces a choice: look the other way, or become the person her grandfather and Ruth believed she could be?
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oddandbookish
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Panpan

Had so much potential but failed. Full review on my blog: oddandbookish.wordpress.com

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GripLitGrl
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I came home from the long holiday weekend to this amazing #bookmail I'm so looking forward to reading this novel! thank you again @Jess7 for hosting this giveaway the author was so kind to make it an extra special signed copy with a personal note 😊 I can't wait to find out #whoareyoutrudyherman

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Jess7
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Thanks to all of the Litsy support and entries I received on instagram. Without further ado... congrats @GripLitGrl the random name generator selected you as the winner of the #whoareyoutrudyherman #bookgiveaway! Please dm me your mailing address on instagram. You will receive the book directly from B.E. Beck! https://instagram.com/p/Bi7udInF77r/

Follow me: www.instagram.com/thegreeneyedreader

#giveaway #congrats #instagram #bebeck #newbook

JoScho Yay!!!! @GripLitGrl 💖🎉💖🎉 6y
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GripLitGrl Thank you again for hosting this great giveaway i sent you a DM with my details. Great way to kick of the weekend with an awesome book giveaway!😁😂😎💕 6y
Jess7 You‘re welcome! I was excited a litten won! @GripLitGrl (edited) 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Congratulations 🎊🎈🍾🎉 @GripLitGrl !!!! 6y
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Jess7
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Thanks to B.E. Beck I received a copy of her new book today with a personalized, signed note! 🤗 Don‘t forget to visit: www.instagram.com/thegreeneyedreader before 5/17 to enter for a chance to win a copy of this historical fiction book. 📚 📬 If you win, the book will be shipped directly by B.E. Beck or the publisher. Open #international

Click here to enter: https://instagram.com/p/Bik6GZTnEz6/

#whoareyoutrudyherman #bookmail #giveaway #bebeck

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Jess7
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It‘s #GIVEAWAY time on #instagram! 📚🎉 I partnered with @bebeckauthor to giveaway one copy of her new book, #whoareyoutrudyherman to one lucky follower! This INSTAGRAM giveaway is open internationally! https://instagram.com/p/Bik6GZTnEz6/

“[t]his novel offers a window into a lesser-known aspect of internment in WWII...When a regular girl confronts extraordinary challenges, this novel forcefully asks what it takes to stand up for what is right.”

JoeStalksBeck Thanks darlin🤗 6y
sprainedbrain Thanks for the heads up! 6y
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GripLitGrl Thanks for the tag😆😘 6y
Suelizbeth Thanks for the tag 💕 6y
InLibrisVeritas Thanks for the tag! 6y
RaimeyGallant Now where did I put my instagram password... 6y
Pamwurtzler I‘m in!! 6y
AmyG Thank you! 6y
GatheringBooks thank you for the tag!! :) 6y
Jess7 Thank you all for entering— I hope one of you win! 🤗 I tried to get the publicist to offer the giveaway through Litsy, but she wanted to do it on Instagram. Would any of you be willing to repost the giveaway and/or share in your insta story to help spread the word? I would like to get more entries. I really appreciate you all. @JoeStalksBeck @sprainedbrain @GripLitGrl @Suelizbeth @InLibrisVeritas @RaimeyGallant @Pamwurtzler @AmyG @GatheringBooks 6y
AmyG I shared on my IG. I hope I did it correctly! 6y
Jess7 Yes you were perfect. If you want to tag the author too that would be awesome. She is @bebeckauthor on instagram! Thank you soo much!!! @AmyG 6y
AmyG Done! 6y
GripLitGrl Just shared 😉🌻 6y
Jess7 Thank you both @AmyG @GripLitGrl 6y
RaimeyGallant Okay, found my insta password. I tried sharing it, but I don't know if it worked. I'm not active on there, and I'm not sure if I understand how to repost properly. 6y
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