I really enjoyed this book. It was in part a memoir and also in part a diary of the author’s historical journey to discover the details of her grandparent’s relationship during World War II. The author was never sure why; but her grandparents had not spoken to each other in 50 years. She decides to try to write their history and find out what happened by moving back to a small village in France where they once purchased a home and lived for a short time. However, in the process, the author discovers more about herself and finally allows herself to begin living in the present in order to love and be loved. The author weaves rich historical detail throughout the story, which makes for a beautifully written story. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of WWII fiction, historical fiction, memoirs, or family historical research.
I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.
A Fifty Year Silence by Miranda Richmond Mouillot
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