1. On Distant Shores, Wings of the Nightingale Series #2
    Sarah Sundin
    Revell / 2013 / Trade Paperback
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  1. Patsdream
    Huntsville, AL
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: Female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Flight Nurses WWII
    September 5, 2013
    Patsdream
    Huntsville, AL
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: Female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Lt Georgiana Taylor is in the first group of nurses trained for flight duty. She meets Hutch and they become friends but have to be careful. Hutch is a pharmacist but in WWII they were enlisted and looked down on by the medical staff. Hutch and Georgiana both have left sweethearts back home. They are both looking forward to when they will be home and can marry who they left behind. However, everything doesn't always go according to plan. Meet Georgiana's friends, her flight crew, some of the patients. Be with her as she tries to conquer her fear - oh no, not telling of what. You need to read the book and find out. If you haven't read the first book in the series you can still read this as a stand alone. Sarah Sundin is detailed and accurate of her portrayal of WWII. My father served over 30 yrs in the army, he was in WWII, Korea & Viet Nam. His only complaint - I didn't buy a copy with big enough print. He's 87 yrs old. Even my husband likes Sarah's books.

    I bought this book and no one asked me to leave a review. This is my honest opinion on this book. Sarah's books are terrific.
  2. Cara Putman
    Indiana
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    I love her writing
    August 31, 2013
    Cara Putman
    Indiana
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Sarah Sundin is masterful at capturing the special WWII era. On Distant Shores is the latest foray into that generation...and with another flight nurse. Her depictions of flight nurses has convinced my daughter that is the career for her. And in this one her hero is a pharmacist -- a job Sarah fills when she isn't writing. Read this book and you will find rich characters, a setting you can see and touch, and a story that winds its way into your heart. All while reading about the Greatest Generation.
  3. MaureenT
    Syracuse NY
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Captivating Read
    August 30, 2013
    MaureenT
    Syracuse NY
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Another great captivating read by Sarah Sundin, she does not disappoint! We are able to look at some of the things that happened in the first book, but from another view point.

    With this book we are in Italy, and I felt the bombs hitting the shore. Sarah had me right in the middle of the war in this story. This is Lt. Georgiana Taylor's story, and also Sgt. John Hutchinson. Fraternizing with an officer is not allowed. Never mind that John has more education than most of the other officers, they think the Pharmacy Corp is below them. Huh? Anyway Hutch and his Dad Stateside wage a battle to make Pharmacists Officers. Hard to have a romance when you are not allowed to be together...not even hold hands.

    Both Georgie and Hutch are engaged to other people when they meet, and both are aware each is off limits. We also have another engaging character in this book...a child Lucia, a seven year old, orphan, who was injured by an Army truck.

    Come along on another great adventure, one with God's hand on each of them. Be ready for a lot of war time action, with a bit of romance thrown in. Catch up with Georgie's friends from the first book, and if you haven't read it, be sure to treat yourself!

    I for one cannot wait until the next book it out! Thanks for sharing your gifts Sarah!

    I received this book through Litfuse Publicity Book Tours, and was not required to give a positive review.
  4. Michelle Sutton
    Arizona
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Excellent!
    August 28, 2013
    Michelle Sutton
    Arizona
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I haven't read a book by Sarah Sundin yet that I haven't loved. This one is no exception. While over 400 pages, I still devoured it. She is a master at storytelling and always has an interesting slant to things. In this case the hero was a pharmacist hoping to earn the recognition he felt his profession deserved. The heroine battled fear that often paralyzed her. She was also dealing with emotions surrounding the loss of a friend, and thus, her reason for being there as a flight nurse. I really liked Hutch, the hero. He had his issues, but what man doesn't struggle with human weakness, like the tendency to become proud? He also sounded pretty dreamy. I loved the way his inner dialog sounded so masculine.

    This story pulled me in and held my attention to the end. The facts about pharmaceutical compounds and how the hero created medicines was all quite fascinating. The characters had natural emotions and genuine spiritual struggles. Nothing felt stifled or sterilized. The whole issue of rank had to jab at poor Hutch's masculinity. A secondary character, Lucia, was delight to get to know through her interactions with the hero and heroine. I could see why they were so fond of that sweet girl. Georgie, the heroine, had spunk and probably blossomed the most in this story. I admired her wanting to break free from the dependency that her family and the southern culture encouraged. She had guts that emerged from her trials. She had to change the way she thought about herself. It was a great example of God's perspective renewing our minds.

    All in all, this was a fabulous story. I was emotionally engaged and loved watching the characters grow stronger in their faith through their many trials. I think one of the things I enjoy most about Sarah's books are the different ways she slides faith-related issues into the story so naturally. They never feel forced or like they were inserted as an afterthought. The author did a great job in the way she showed humility bringing peace and pride bringing nothing but bitterness and discontentment in this novel. Great job! I can't wait to read the third book in this series.
  5. Carole Jarvis
    Jonesboro, Georgia
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Exquisite WW2 novel of action, emotion and romance
    August 28, 2013
    Carole Jarvis
    Jonesboro, Georgia
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    On Distant Shores by Sarah Sundin continues the action, heartbreak, and romance of World War II in this second book in the Wings of the Nightingale series. Set in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations and spanning the months between July 1943 and April 1944, this exciting novel captured my interest and emotions from the very first page.

    Sarah Sundin is a consummate author, whose passion and knowledge of the World War II era shine through on every page. Her attention to historical detail, combined with the ability to create interesting characters and an inspiring narrative, are amazing. Sarah's books are automatic reads for me.

    The Wings of the Nightingales series skillfully tells the stories of six flight nurses, "mercy on wings" - their efforts to be allowed to serve in this way, the danger they faced, the strong bond of friendship they shared, and their personal struggles as well. On Distant Shores picks up where the first story, With Every Letter, left off and I enjoyed being reunited with beloved characters.

    Sarah has the ability to create characters who are real and that readers can identify with. Georgie is one of six nurses in the 802nd Medical Air Evacuation Transport Squadron. She's an extrovert who adores people, loves to plan parties, and cares for the outcast. As the pampered baby of her wealthy Virginia family, she has always let other people guide her, and fears that she may be in over her head with the squadron. But Georgie gradually comes to realize that rather than aiming for safety, her goal should be "for strength to stand in an unsafe world."

    Technical Sergeant John Hutchinson (Hutch), with the 93rd Evacuation Hospital, is frustrated at having to enter the Army without a commission in order to practice pharmacy, and seeks to be accepted into the Pharmacy Corp recently approved by Congress. The situation of pharmacists in mobile hospitals during the war is a very interesting theme and Sarah has done her research well.

    Spiritual insights are beautifully woven into these characters' lives. Knowing that some people don't want her to change, while others don't believe she can change, Georgie tells Hutch: "You're the only one who sees me as I really am and believes I can become the woman I should be." And Hutch needs to find contentment outside the recognition that he so bitterly craves.

    Character strengths of Georgie and Hutch are shown in two situations that I especially loved. When patients don't want to be evacuated on the same flight with a wounded soldier because of his skin color, Georgie rises above southern prejudice and says, "I don't care what color they are, as long as they fight for freedom." The other is Hutch's love and care for the adorable Lucia, an injured war orphan.

    On Distant Shores combines the beauty of the Italian countryside with the realism of war, catching the reader emotionally with the lives of these courageous men and women who fight for freedom. I highly recommend this novel to all readers.

    "Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men."

    Colossians 3:23

    The final book in the Wings of the Nightingale series, In Perfect Time, will be released in August 2014.

    This book was provided by Litfuse Publicity and Revell Publishing in exchange for my honest review.
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