Aargh! I'm falling for another challenge! Actually, though, I'm really impressed with how Anna and Serena have set this challenge up and I decided to join after going to see the film The Reader today and realizing it was based on a book I wanted to read. (Which is a miracle in and of itself, because I usually don't read books after seeing movies, but I wanted to explore this story some more after the movie.) Then I realized I had several WWII books in my stacks and this challenge should be do-able. I'm committing to the minimum of five, because I really want to complete the challenge. So here's my list!
Night of Flames by Douglas W. Jacobson
The Reader by Bernhard Schlink
Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
The Rape of Nanking by Iris Chang
You should definitely check out the awesome challenge blog and subscribe even if you're not participating because it looks like it will full of great information.
Friday, January 2, 2009
War Through the Generations Challenge -- World War II
Posted by Amy at 7:35 PM
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the rape of nanking is very sad. did you know the author committed suicide because of all the stress and trauma she went through while researching the book?
I didn't realize The Reader was in theaters already! I really want to see that one. I am glad you are joining this challenge too. There are so many books I want to read that would fall under this category, but I'm aiming for five. Sarah's Key is also on my list. :-)
Thanks for this link Amy. I think this will fulfill my plans to stretch my reading for 2009.
I've joined this one, too! The "reading list" on the challenge blog is a wonderful resource.
I want to read *The Reader* (and will probably not see the movie until it's on Netflix). *Night of Flames* is on my list as well ...
You are going to love the book "The Reader"....one of my favorite books....leaves an impression! I didn't know it was a movie!
Thanks
Darby
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I read most of The Rape of Nanking a few years ago and found it utterly disturbing, more so because of the horribly graphic pictures. (I stopped at some point and didn't go back to it.) I didn't know that the author had committed suicide...
here's a Wikipedia link to book info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rape_of_Nanking_(book) and there's a link to author info within the article.
There are so many great WWII books to choose from!
Deborah..I did read that!
Wendy..I know I almost missed it! I will probably end up reading more than the five, but it's best to start with small expectations. :)
Rhonda..I hope you enjoy it!
Dawn...it's a small book, (The Reader) so great for this challenge! :)
Darby...it is! with Kate Winslet
Jena...there really is. Wars really do generate a lot of stories!
I've got Douglas Jacobson's book sitting here on my nightstand....can't wait to read it. He also frequents the Book Blogs site, too, so you can ask him questions if you'd like. :)
Thanks for signing up for our challenge. So glad to have you on board! I've added you to the participants page! Happy reading! I'll be reading Sarah's Key, too. And thanks for you kind words about the challenge blog.
--Anna
Diary of an Eccentric
Thanks for joining the challenge. Welcome aboard! Fantastic list of books.
FYI; For all 2009 WWII Reading Participants, the giveaways are up and ready for entrants.
go here: http://warthroughthegenerations.wordpress.com/2010/01/07/international-2009-wwii-reading-challenge-giveaways-revealed/
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