I had no idea they trained women to be a slice of home for the GI's, to cook donuts, play card games, be a listening ear, and deliver mail all the way up to the foxholes of the front line. “Of course I knew the Red Cross served in all the wars, but I thought it was nursing care and well back from danger. This book is an easy handsell and one of my favorites so far this year!” Marya Patti Callahan Henry just captures that wonder of childhood so well. I love the thought of a magical world only the sisters share with their stories. I loved it! I've been listening to this as an audiobook on my morning walks and I've been having to take afternoon and evening walks as well, because I just can't wait to hear more. “This novel is The Secret Garden meets Goodnight Mr. I listened on Libro.fm, but will also read a physical copy because I like to party.” Monica Margaret Wilson did an excellent job researching this book learning from the people of Iceland. She's the hero you didn't know you needed. Thuridur was Iceland's first female punk, sea captain, woman to wear trousers, and all-around badass.
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