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Tkgbjenn1
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This book is the inspiration for the movie of the same name. The story of a select group of British Special Operations SOE forces under the command of Winston Churchill and World War 2‘s Operation Postmaster. The task was to steal German U-Boat support ships off the coast of African limiting Germany‘s ability to refuel their U Boats. Much more detailed than the movie.

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The Golden Hour | Niki Smith

“It's okay to be scared, but it's also okay to find ways to make it less scary.“

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The Golden Hour | Niki Smith

In my classroom, this book can help students understand emotional growth, encourage discussions about coping mechanisms, and emphasize the importance of friendship and creativity in personal development.

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The Golden Hour | Niki Smith
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This book was published in 2020 and is a graphic novel that blends contemporary fiction with elements of mental health and healing. It follows Manuel, a middle schooler recovering from a traumatic experience, as he navigates his anxiety through photography and forms new friendships with classmates. The book explores themes of resilience, self-expression, and the power of art in overcoming fear.

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bibliothecarivs
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Recent acquisitions:

📖 Churchill & Orwell: The Fight for Freedom by Thomas E. Ricks (this is a rare case of buying the book after having read it. ★★★★★)
📖 The English Nation: The Great Myth by Edwin Jones
📖 Clem Attlee: Labour's Great Reformer by Francis Beckett

#fREADom #UniteAgainstBookBans

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Adventures_of_a_French_Reader
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2.5/5
Some interesting info, but I was quite put off by her way of looking at their life through our modern prism, and then explaining how it was at the time, these parts reading as if it was written for middle schoolers.
Also, what I see as a marketing ploy to sale more books by focusing only on the female siblings didn't work for me. Churchill's son is barely mentioned, and it would have been great to see the whole dynamic between the siblings.

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KristiAhlers
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I thought this was a fascinating read given how different the sisters were when you take into account who their parents were, the losses they suffered and the choices each made. Truly, a book worth reading if anything Churchill interests you as it does me. #bookspin @thearomaofbooks

TheBookHippie This is on my list! 10mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 10mo
KristiAhlers @TheBookHippie I really think you will enjoy this one. 10mo
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Nebklvr
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Mehso-so

Not my favorite by Millard. For an escape story, it was a bit slow and plodding.

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KristiAhlers
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I am finding this man to be incredibly interesting now that I'm focusing on him through biography type reads. This #chunkster although a little dry in some areas was overall quite the page turner. #bookspin @thearomaofbooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 1y
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KristiAhlers
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Wow! First in America we aren't taught much about this conflict so I came in with a little knowledge conflict wise...but little to nothing about Churchills involvement. This man was so daring and audacious at the same time. This reads like a fast paced thriller...not what it is a very informative #nonfiction read. Highly recommend this one. #bookspin @thearomaofbooks

MommyWantsToReadHerBook Hmmm sounds interesting and I'd never heard of Churchill's involvement, but I think it would make me too angry to read. Interesting how the people controlling the narrative get to call the other side "rebels" - and I suppose they damn well were! From the description the book sounds very pro-colonialism and Kitchener was a horrible man with the blood of countless women and children on his hsnfd 1y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! Great review!! 1y
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