1. With Every Letter, Wings of the Nightingale Series #1
    Sarah Sundin
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  1. CurledUpWithaBook
    The Maritimes
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    With Every Letter
    July 19, 2015
    CurledUpWithaBook
    The Maritimes
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for With Every Letter: A Novel - eBook.
    This is a romance with an interesting twist. A great story not so much focused on war itself but on those who are directly involved. A very interesting book from cover to cover.
  2. Andrea Cox
    Texas
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Need a friend?
    April 26, 2015
    Andrea Cox
    Texas
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    by Andrea Renee Cox

    With Every Letter by Sarah Sundin is a great example of why I enjoy reading historical Christian fiction. There are many reasons why I like this genre, and this novel in particular, but the aspect I love the most is learning new things about different times in history. Before reading this book, I had no idea there were flight nurses in World War II.

    In With Every Letter, Mellie Blake aspires to become a flight nurse, but even if the government finally approves this new position for females, her lack of social skills may hinder her from being allowed to join the crew of flight nurses. Will she learn to be a friend before time runs out?

    It was very interesting to learn not only that these flight nurses existed but also of some of the difficulties they faced. The main problem was they were entering a man's domain: the front lines of war. Bravery wasn't the issue; the women wanted to serve their country just like the men they longed to nurse back to health. They men's mindset toward having "dames" that close to the battles was the problem. Was it because they feared the ladies would be hurt or that they'd be a distraction? Probably a bit (or a lot) of both. Though the men thought nurses belonged in the military hospitals, I'm sure those who needed the nurses' in-flight care quickly learned to appreciate that the ladies were so close at hand.

    I can hardly wait to see what I'll learn when I read the second book in Sarah Sundin's Wings of the Nightingale series.
  3. deebee
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    With Every Letter
    December 1, 2014
    deebee
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for With Every Letter: A Novel - eBook.
    i enjoyed this book very much and look forward to reading others.

  4. An Old Fashioned Girl
    Minnesota
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Inspiring, fascinating read
    August 18, 2013
    An Old Fashioned Girl
    Minnesota
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    As part of a moral boost in Sarah Sundin's WWII novel, "With Every Letter," nurses write anonymous pen pal letters to soldiers with whom they are paired. Through the program, two lonely people find a secure source of friendship that cannot be influenced by what otherwise holds them back - her exotic looks and foreign upbringing, and his suffering under the stigma of being the son of a famous murderer. Philomela Blake, known as Mellie, is threatened to lose her position as a med-evac nurse - one of the nurses who takes care of wounded soldiers on the flights to hospitals away from the front - if she cannot make friends and work as part of the team. As a lieutenant and lead engineer for building airports as the Americans push forward toward Italy, Tom McGilliver needs to be able to lead his men, but his position is also threatened by his lack of authority and respect from his men. Together, sharing insight on what works for them in the other's place of failure, they build each other up, both in confidence in themselves and in faith in God, never expecting that they would fall in love over their correspondence.

    There is so much growth in this story as Mellie and Gill overcome their failings. In a plan to avoid becoming his father, Gill tries to lead by showering his men with kindness and compassion, rather than ruling by fear, like so many other officers. However, kindness only goes so far; he cannot actually control his men, and not just Gill suffers for it - other officers and their men have to pick up the slack. For an excellent example of authority, Mellie recommends that Gill look to Jesus. Yes, Jesus was full of compassion and kindness, but he was not afraid to rebuke and discipline, which is what Gill needs to work at.

    Some of what the other nurses say about Mellie is harsh, but it still is true - she has closed herself off from friendship for fear of being hurt. Like Mellie, so often we're afraid to lay our hearts bare, afraid to be rejected, afraid to feel one more disappointment. But that attitude neither shows love nor receives love. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love (I John 4:18). Letting go of fear is hard work, and it takes a lot of practice. It is no guarantee we will not be hurt - is not Jesus hurt constantly by rejection also? - but it opens us to a much fuller ability to receive and share God's love.

    This is an excellent novel, and I feel enriched having read it. The Christian lessons and advice are not just "stuck in" to make it a Christian book - it is an intgral part of the characters, and they live their faith, imperfect though they are. Their letters feel real but do not overpower the plot or interactions they have with their peers and each other. The historical details of the med-evac nurses are fascinating, as well as the exotic settings as the war progresses. Definitely worth 5 out of 5 stars!
  5. CharityUAusten
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Delightful Beginning to a New Series
    May 17, 2013
    CharityUAusten
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Here's the deal: anonymous mail being sent between war nurses and soldiers. One of the nurses is a shy girl, who's always been a little different and never had any good friends. One of the soldiers is liked well-enough, but has some real problems and a dark ancestry that shadows over his present life. With a story like that...what's not to love? I don't know, because I loved this book! It was a very unique concept, with the story told from both sides and the letters that were sent as well. A great setting, characters who were truly lovely, and just enough angst to make you want to find out what happens. Once I get a hard copy of this book, it'll definitely be going on my keepers shelf! I can't wait for the next one, On Distant Shores, which I today discovered focuses on a favorite character from THIS book.
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