Book description
"Absolutely riveting. A stay-up-all night read about two very different women who discover just how strong they can be-and just how much they'll dare-during the brutal Japanese occupation of the Philippines in World War II. This story of endurance and sisterhood will have you turning pages late into the night."…
Why read it?
2 authors picked Angels of the Pacific as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Wow. A part of WW2 that I knew absolutely nothing about. I’ve read so much that takes place in Europe but nothing at all in the Pacific, so it opened up a whole new setting for me.
Fascinating, sad, heroic. Wonderful, realistic characters. An important and beautiful book that takes place in the Philippines.
I loved this enchanting WWII story about two heroic women: Tess, an orphan turned US Army nurse, and Flor, a Filipina university student living in glamorous Manila where Tess is stationed. These resilient women face unimaginable challenges with hope and humility. Hooper’s storytelling amazed me from the moment I started reading.
Hooper’s Angels of the Pacific spoke to my heart like the music of great composers, revealing an unforgettable and little-known chapter of WWII history, inspired by the true story of 78 American nurses who were captured and imprisoned by the Japanese in Bataan. Hooper masterfully brings to life this…
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