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ashleysilver7's review against another edition
4.0
This was a heart-breaking book, and I wonder how much of it was based on actual events. I am not talking about the high profile baby, rather I wonder how many pregnancies and births occurred in concentration camps.
This book is about Anke, a young German midwife. Anke is a prisoner in a concentration camp, as she is a "traitor to Germany." As such, she is treated better than the average prisoner, and definitely treated better than the Jews, gypsies, and prostitutes. After a while she is released from the concentration camp and sent to attend Eva Braun, Hitler's mistress. Clearly this poses a moral dilemma for Anke, but she is very professional and vows to attend to and care for Ms. Braun, despite who she is and what she stands for.
This book was very upsetting at times as well as heartbreaking, but it was enjoyable to read a book about WWII with a different point of view. In this case, from a woman who disagreed with Hitler's Germany and was brave enough to pay the price. I only hope that I would be so brave if I ever found myself in such a difficult position.
This book is about Anke, a young German midwife. Anke is a prisoner in a concentration camp, as she is a "traitor to Germany." As such, she is treated better than the average prisoner, and definitely treated better than the Jews, gypsies, and prostitutes. After a while she is released from the concentration camp and sent to attend Eva Braun, Hitler's mistress. Clearly this poses a moral dilemma for Anke, but she is very professional and vows to attend to and care for Ms. Braun, despite who she is and what she stands for.
This book was very upsetting at times as well as heartbreaking, but it was enjoyable to read a book about WWII with a different point of view. In this case, from a woman who disagreed with Hitler's Germany and was brave enough to pay the price. I only hope that I would be so brave if I ever found myself in such a difficult position.
jessfee9's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
dmhall289's review against another edition
5.0
A lovely quick read. I really enjoyed this history and love in this book.
hoadjie's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
really enjoyed this book. for the authors first book she did an amazing job
loved the main characters
looking forward to reading another book by Mandy
loved the main characters
looking forward to reading another book by Mandy
petitehelene's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
greenmachine31's review against another edition
5.0
Debated between rating of 4 or 5. Prob would give it a 4.5. Totally caught my attention. Great story and character development