Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Revell (2012), 425 pages
Description
Fiction. Romance. Christian Fiction. Historical Fiction. A wartime correspondence between a World War II flight nurse and an army engineer takes an unexpected twist when she arrives to evacuate the wounded in his battalion.
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
425 p.; 8.3 inches
ISBN
0800720814 / 9780800720810
User reviews
LibraryThing member alekee
When Millie Blake reluctantly, actually forced to, begin anonymous correspondence with Tom [Ernie] MacGulliver. Both have had life long problems to deal with. Millie has never had a friend, and Tom has had to deal with his father being a murderer [MacGilliver the Killerer].
While they can't open up
Tom is a Civil Engineer and has been sent to North Africa...he is putting airfields back together. While Millie is being sent with a new Army program of Flight Nurse.
Will their paths cross? Will Millie be able to outgrow her shyness and make some friends? Will Tom be able to come to terms with being the Son a Murderer? Will he be able to become a real soldier, and not be afraid to stand up for his Country?
We travel through battles and are reminded of who are are Allies...and who changed sides? Don't miss this really great historical read. I can't wait for the next novels in this series...They are amazing!
I received this book from Litfuse Publicity Tours and the Publisher Revell, and was not required to give a positive review.
While they can't open up
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to others they open up to each other in their letters. Each begins to depend on hearing from the other.Tom is a Civil Engineer and has been sent to North Africa...he is putting airfields back together. While Millie is being sent with a new Army program of Flight Nurse.
Will their paths cross? Will Millie be able to outgrow her shyness and make some friends? Will Tom be able to come to terms with being the Son a Murderer? Will he be able to become a real soldier, and not be afraid to stand up for his Country?
We travel through battles and are reminded of who are are Allies...and who changed sides? Don't miss this really great historical read. I can't wait for the next novels in this series...They are amazing!
I received this book from Litfuse Publicity Tours and the Publisher Revell, and was not required to give a positive review.
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LibraryThing member mbarkman
With Every Letter is an enthralling novel of nurses during World War II. Sarah Sundin has aptly captured the drama of nurses going to the front lines and what they endured from fellow soldiers as they unfalteringly worked to make the presence of women nurses an actuality in the war. The idea of
Thank you to Revell Publishers for this free book, which I received for the purpose of writing an honest review. A postive critique was not required. The opinions stated are my own.
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anonymous letters is an entriguing thought, and the basis of this story. The humor of it, as well as the mystery comes through clearly. Smell the dust, feel the devastation and angst of soldiers in war. Watch as war comes to the soldiers, and hear the explosion of the bombs. Sarah's writing takes you into the middle of the action, and I tended to forget that I was in the safe protection of my home, in winter, no less, instead of the heat of battle in the desert. It was difficult to put down the book, as there is lots of drama right thought it, and I needed to know what was going to happen next, both with the war going on and the letters being passed back and forth. The characters will remain with me, and I am hoping I am sure I will get to visit them again as this is the first book in the Wings of the Nightengale series. Thank you to Revell Publishers for this free book, which I received for the purpose of writing an honest review. A postive critique was not required. The opinions stated are my own.
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LibraryThing member mattidw
I loved everything about this book. When I first started reading it I didn't think I was going to like it but I ended up falling in love with the book. I spent most of the book wondering hoping that it would all work out in the end and it did. I saw a lot of myself in the main character so I could
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relate and I think that it made the book for me. The author doesn't get bogged down in the details and puts just enough details to keep you interested but not so may that you get lost. This is such a sweet love story. I know that everyone would love to read it. Show Less
LibraryThing member SilverKitty
The story of nurse Mellie Blake and Lieutenant Tom MacGilliver, who meet through anonymous letters during WWII.
I wanted to like this book, oh how I wanted to! I have an interest in this time period and great respect for the “greatest generation”. I like Christian fiction. But – the two main
I wanted to like this book, oh how I wanted to! I have an interest in this time period and great respect for the “greatest generation”. I like Christian fiction. But – the two main
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characters were so whiny I just gave up after about 40 pages. While both realize they have some problems they spend a lot of energy whining about and very little energy actually dealing with their problems. The way Lieutenant MacGilliver wanted to lead his men seemed really unrealistic, even if you stretched a bit. Show Less
LibraryThing member cherryblossommj
This reader is delighted that there is a new series Wings of the Nightingale coming from Christian Historical Fiction author Sarah Sundin. I still hold that A Distant Melody might be one of my favorite books ever and with all that I read, this is a really saying something - so bringing on a new
With Every Letter did not grip me from the first page, because I found myself to be very unsure about Mellie, our heroine. However, as she learned to truly love and accept herself, I realized myself to grow to love her as well and with the type of story that this was that is a perfect reader/novel relationship. Tom our hero is a great character as well. This story is more about the people than the setting, and while it is interesting it was the content of the letters and emotions that I wanted more of and was granted within these pages.
Giving plenty of laugh-out-loud, quit-it-I'm-going-to-cry, and down right cannot turn the pages fast enough or even would someone please watch my children so that I can just go read and see what happens next--- this was a read that I definitely did not want to miss and it was a completely delightful one a that. I'm not surprised to find myself loving it and as I finish the pages what I do find myself is devastated that I will have to wait so long for more Wings of the Nightingale series. Honestly, I want to know more about Kay...
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series, I couldn't be more delighted and excited to see what I might find within the pages of such a novel and over the top, I was not disappointed. I knew, before I knew anything else, through a conversation with Sarah that this was going to be a war times You've Got Mail/The Shop Around the Corner story, but different and that's exactly what it was. I'd love to see *this* one as a film!With Every Letter did not grip me from the first page, because I found myself to be very unsure about Mellie, our heroine. However, as she learned to truly love and accept herself, I realized myself to grow to love her as well and with the type of story that this was that is a perfect reader/novel relationship. Tom our hero is a great character as well. This story is more about the people than the setting, and while it is interesting it was the content of the letters and emotions that I wanted more of and was granted within these pages.
Giving plenty of laugh-out-loud, quit-it-I'm-going-to-cry, and down right cannot turn the pages fast enough or even would someone please watch my children so that I can just go read and see what happens next--- this was a read that I definitely did not want to miss and it was a completely delightful one a that. I'm not surprised to find myself loving it and as I finish the pages what I do find myself is devastated that I will have to wait so long for more Wings of the Nightingale series. Honestly, I want to know more about Kay...
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LibraryThing member caslater83
Sarah Sundin did a dynamite job in the research and writing of this book. I feel that in some way she set out to remind us that we shouldn't allow other people to define us by the actions of our parents or relatives. Philomena and Tom both have been emotionally scarred by the actions of their
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parents. Neither wants to be define by their lineage, and the yet the world seems to view them that way. Philomena struggles to develop the social skills required to attain and maintain friendship. She grew up on foreign soil, immersed in other cultures, and doesn't quite fit in with her own squadron of nurses.Tom fights for respect among his troops without being overshadowed by his father's reputation as a murderer. An anonymous pen pal program allows the two to show their love for their families, their jobs, and also face their weaknesses while trying to turn them into strengths. Show Less
LibraryThing member Tammy.Ford.Cuevas
It's 1942, and the United States has joined the War. Patriotism is at an all-time high, and there is a group of nurses who are eager to become the first flight nurses for the U. S. Army Air Force. Philomela Blake is one of the nurses who are being trained to assist in air evacuation. When
First, I will admit that I'm compulsively drawn to WWII-era stories like this. There was no question of whether or not I would read and review this book. Ms. Sundin has done an excellent job of portraying the era and locales. She researched the history of the flight nurses extensively, and it shows in her writing. The characters were interesting, and the story kept me hooked. While the ending was predictable, I still had to know HOW it happened. My only criticism, and I hesitate to use that word, is that the characters' personalities and problems were a bit overdone. Philomela was socially inept to the point of being unbelievable, and to think that everyone seemed to know the horrible secret of Tom's family was a bit of a reach. But it's not enough of a problem to ruin the story, so disregard my complaining, and read the book. It's that good.
4 stars
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the Litfuse Publicity Group book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
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Lieutenant Newman, the chief nurse, announces a new morale-building program, she requires full participation; that means even Philomela. The program is an anonymous pen pal program between her nurses and the officers in her husband's unit. Philomela agrees reluctantly, knowing that she has never known how to befriend others. As their correspondence ensues, the question is whether the resulting friendship and growing love will withstand a face-to-face meeting, or if it was destined to only be an anonymous courtship.First, I will admit that I'm compulsively drawn to WWII-era stories like this. There was no question of whether or not I would read and review this book. Ms. Sundin has done an excellent job of portraying the era and locales. She researched the history of the flight nurses extensively, and it shows in her writing. The characters were interesting, and the story kept me hooked. While the ending was predictable, I still had to know HOW it happened. My only criticism, and I hesitate to use that word, is that the characters' personalities and problems were a bit overdone. Philomela was socially inept to the point of being unbelievable, and to think that everyone seemed to know the horrible secret of Tom's family was a bit of a reach. But it's not enough of a problem to ruin the story, so disregard my complaining, and read the book. It's that good.
4 stars
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the Litfuse Publicity Group book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
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LibraryThing member HeatherLINC
Okay, I think the hot Australian sun has melted my brain but, I must say, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Historical, romantic and entertaining, I was hooked from the moment I saw the front cover and read the blurb.
I enjoyed the WWII setting and learning about the important role of the flight
I also liked the secondary characters especially Sesame, Tom's four legged companion, and the two nurses, Georgie and Rose, who befriended Mellie. In fact, I hope the girls get to star in their own novels.
Overall, "With Every Letter" was a light, touching read about courage, forgiveness and the importance of friendship.
I enjoyed the WWII setting and learning about the important role of the flight
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nurses. Having both Mellie and Tom in the military and amongst the action made the novel far more interesting, and I loved the letters they shared. I have always had a soft-spot for this type of novel where the two protagonists become anonymous pen pals sharing their fears, secrets, hopes and dreams with each other, never expecting to meet, and Mellie and Tom did it beautifully. Despite being frustrated with the insecurities they had about their dysfunctional pasts, I loved their gradual friendship and blossoming romance. It was touching, and from the start I was cheering for them both.I also liked the secondary characters especially Sesame, Tom's four legged companion, and the two nurses, Georgie and Rose, who befriended Mellie. In fact, I hope the girls get to star in their own novels.
Overall, "With Every Letter" was a light, touching read about courage, forgiveness and the importance of friendship.
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