Tagged: world war 2
The Story of the Trapp Family Singers
The Story of the Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp, 5/5
I approached this autobiography with apprehension, expecting to encounter a dull true story that would bear little resemblance to the beloved film it inspired. My fears were unfounded; the true account is even more charming and dramatic than the movie version of events! Part Two of the book continues past the Trapp family’s escape from Nazi-occupied Austria to tell the inspiring and fascinating story of their difficult road to success and integration into American society. It was a joy to read about the love, faith, hard work, and music that enabled this family to thrive, despite crushing circumstances.
Why I read it: a $2.18 thrift store purchase (not bad for a vintage book worth at least $40)!
The Man Who Never Was
The Man Who Never Was by Ewen Montagu, 4/5
This is the definitive and first-hand account of a real-life wartime deception that bears more similarity to a fictional spy/thriller story than to reality. During WWII, the author was in charge of a scheme to float a corpse bearing falsified military papers off the coast of Spain, in an attempt to trick the Germans into diverting resources from the impending Allied invasion of Sicily. The narrative is simply-told and well-illustrated with numerous photos.
[Why I read it: the retro design on the spine caught my eye at the thrift store and I was somewhat familiar with the historical event the book describes so I bought it for my brother’s library.]
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