Book Title: The Book of Lost Names
Author: Kristin Harmel
Rating: 4.5/5
Genre: Historical Fiction
Eva, the smart young Jewish forger in Kristin Harmel’s book The Book of Lost Names, may be made up, but the work she did and the risks she took during World War II were real. Among the most famous forgers were Adolfo Kaminsky (1925–) and Alice Cohn (1914–2000), who saved the lives of hundreds of Jews.
…There’s a certain value
To join a running event in my home province Bohol is always a dream and I am glad it became a reality during the Tagbilaran Ultramarathon 2023. Thank you to the husband who is looking for races that he can run for his Bataan Death March 2023 training.
Early morning nagtambay sa pier 1 for an hour ang mga early bird and departed Cebu City at 9:20am. Checked-in at Aliria AirBnB, quick lunch at Hangout, …
Book: The Samurai’s Garden
Author: Gail Tsukiyama
Personal Rating: 4/5
This is the 2nd time I read The Samurai’s Garden. I read this book way back in February 2017.
…I’m a sucker for historical fiction and The Samurai’s Garden has a different take on what happen during the 1930s when the Japanese invaded China, especially the Nanking Massacre. The story takes place far away from war yet the consequences of war are still apparent.
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