A WWII Novel Of Courage And Conviction
Description
A WWII novel of courage and conviction, based on the true experience of the men who fought fires as conscientious objectors and the women who fought prejudice to serve in the Women’s Army Corps.
Since the attack on Pearl Harbor, Gordon Hooper and his buddy Jack Armitage have stuck to their values as conscientious objectors. Much to their families’ and country’s chagrin, they volunteer as smokejumpers rather than enlisting, parachuting into and extinguishing raging wildfires in Oregon. But the number of winter blazes they’re called to seems suspiciously high, and when an accident leaves Jack badly injured, Gordon realizes the facts don’t add up.
A member of the Women’s Army Corps, Dorie Armitage has long been ashamed of her brother’s pacifism, but she’s shocked by news of his accident. Determined to find out why he was harmed, she arrives at the national forest under the guise of conducting an army report . . . and finds herself forced to work with Gordon. He believes it’s wrong to lie; she’s willing to do whatever it takes for justice to be done. As they search for clues, Gordon and Dorie must wrestle with their convictions about war and peace and decide what to do with the troubling secrets they discover.
Details
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Genre: Historical Fiction
Publication Date: 08/31/2021
Pages: 384
My Thoughts
The Lines Between Us delves into World War II history in a fresh new way. This battle is from within, not on the battlefield, as characters define their feelings regarding participation in war and conscious objectors. It definitely gave me insight into what those wishing to help the war effort, but not wanting to defend with lethal weapons, might have experienced.
Like many of us, the main characters were set in their beliefs. What did defending the country mean? What were they capable of contributing? They each had deep-rooted convictions. Strong enough that they were willing to sacrifice friendships to hold tight to their beliefs.
But when the two with such strong feelings of right and wrong, Gordon and Dorie, are brought together in an attempt to solve her brother’s death, new doors are slowly opened for both of them.
I liked that this addressed topics that I wasn’t very knowledgeable about. Conscientious objectors and jobs they participated in to contribute to the cause, including parachuting into forests and extinguishing raging wildfires in Oregon, were interesting.
My Concerns
I had some trouble connecting with the characters.
Final Thoughts
Green’s book was interesting and informative. It even caused me to question and understand various viewpoints a little more.
I would highly recommend this to those who are interested in the aspects of war and history.
My thanks to The Revell Reads Blogger Program for a copy of this book. This has not influenced the content of my review, which is my honest and unbiased opinion.
Ratings: 4 Stars
About the Author
Amy Lynn Green (www.amygreenbooks.com) is a publicist by day and a novelist on nights and weekends. History has always been one of her passions, and she loves speaking with book clubs, writing groups, and libraries all around the country. Her debut novel, Things We Didn’t Say, was nominated for a 2021 Minnesota Book Award and received a starred review from both Booklist and Library Journal. Amy and her husband make their home in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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