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Kristin Beck | 5⭐️ | 9/13/22 | Berkley

Set in unoccupied southern France during WW2, “The Winter Orphans” is a book about the Jewish children that were sent away by their parents in hopes that they would not succumb to the atrocities of the war. However, as things changed in France, they were no longer safe.

Kristin Beck has stayed pretty true to the events of that time period and situation. For me, the closer a Historical Fiction Novel is to real events, the more amazing it is. This books is especially poignant in that I have kids that just went through and kids that are coming upon those teen years, where this book is centered. I can’t imagine how these kids were capable of not only handling the loss of their parents, but also the fear and fatigue that comes from being hunted. The love of the few people who decided to do what was right instead of what was legal and then live with the ramifications of those decisions was inspiring. “Once I’d aimed my heart in the right direction, unseen hands guided me along.” She smiled. “As they do.”

Definitely a great read.