👶👶👶👶: Daughters of the Occupation: A Novel of WWII, by Shelly Sanders

Wow🙈... this was such an important book, but so intense and graphic. Sadly, this was the reality for so many Jews during this hate-filled war, and it's incredibly hard to imagine that human beings are capable of such vile behavior toward one another.

Shelly Sanders did an amazing job sharing the Latvian history and how the country was simultaneously taken over by Russians and then Germans. It became so complex for residents, never knowing who to trust.

With adept storytelling, Ms. Sanders crafted a dual-timeline novel that was completely enthralling. The historical story of poor sweet Miriam's journey was absolutely heartbreaking. So many parents had to make so many devastating choices during WW2, that it pains me to even read about them. However, I'm absolutely convinced that when we know better, we do better. And the best way to know better is to read and learn in order improve the world for future generations by not repeating our mistakes.

Many thanks to @harperbooks and @harpercollins for gifting me with this advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review!

Read: 8/9/22