While We're Far Apart, by Lynn Austin

While We're Far Apart by Lynn Austin

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


While We're Far Apart, by Lynn Austin is a great book. Set in New York during World War 2, Penny, a dowdy young woman, leaves her over-protective, unnurturing parents to take care of Eddie's kids while he goes to war. Although a kind-hearted, generous woman, her efforts aren't exactly altruistic as her motive is to win Eddie's heart.

Out on her own, learning of her own capabilities and talents, she experiences for the first time that life outside her parent's home isn't as bad as they had always taught her. In fact, she enjoys broadening her horizons, getting acquainted with strangers and trying new things, including making herself more attractive and womanly.

The characters were very well developed and I felt like I was getting to know each one of them intimately. It's a rich book with a number of subplots. I love that the end was not actually what one might have expected.

I really enjoyed this book.




Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.

Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group.





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