Monday, February 06, 2006

Mary Doria Russell - A Thread of Grace

Mary Doria Russell:

I've read many books about WWII from battles to individual, personal stories of members of the various Resistance movements in different countries, to accounts of bravery shown by ordinary citizens.

"A Thread of Grace," by Mary Doria Russell was not only well researched, but also well written. This historical novel was riveting.

Although the story is fictional, it is based on real events and things that occurred during the war and profiles the various lives and courage of it's characters.

Set primarily in Italy, the story profiles those everyday citizens who looked beyond themselves and saw people, other humans like themselves who needed help and responded, even at the cost to themselves, their families, their communities and even
their faith.

This was the first book of Mary Russell's that I've read. I intend to find and read her other books, The Sparrow and The Children of God.
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