![]() ![]() These are some of my favorite ones so far. Books that were a struggle to get through, not because they were bad, but because of how deeply they made me feel.ĭuring this period of quarantine, I often find myself reaching for a happy book that's a fun or flighty escape, but sometimes you need those sad books- that terrible, crushing despair reminds you that it's okay to feel powerful emotions, even if they're negative. It got me thinking about this other WWII-era book I read, also with an American coming to Germany, also about culture shock and being haunted by a tragedy that weighs so greatly on the conscience, which got me thinking about all the books that have left their mark on me. ![]() My current read, LIFE LINES, is about an American woman who comes to Germany in the 1970s and experiences culture shock when she realizes just how thoroughly World War II has left its haunting impression on the people there. It's been a while since I've done one of these wrap-up posts. ![]()
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