Book description
Set in the German Hill Country of Texas during World War II, Land That I Love is a sweeping literary novel of love and loss; friendship and animosity; fathers and sons; and coping during times of war and peace.
Yet it is more than a love story. It is about…
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1 author picked Land That I Love as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
It’s been a long time since I’ve cried at the end of a book. But I did with this one.
Gail Kittleson weaves a tapestry of characters, plot, and historical events like no other book I’ve ever read. The realistic and down-to-earth characters bring this story to life amidst the alluring backdrop of WWII, Great Britain, and Texas. The author’s unique literary style and judicious research are compelling.
I found myself so entrenched with Everett, Donnie, William, and Lillian that every time I picked up this book to read, my heart reverberated with them with every turn of the page.…
From Becky's list on our greatest generation: heroes from World War II.
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