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Reconfiguring Intervention: Complexity, Resilience and the 'Local Turn' in Counterinsurgent Warfare: 2016

Markus-Michael Muller

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This edited volume critically assesses emerging trends in contemporary warfare and international...

South of the Border, West of the Sun

Haruki Murakami

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Growing up in the suburbs in post-war Japan, it seemed to Hajime that everyone but him had brothers...

The Hateful Eight (2015)

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While racing toward the town of Red Rock in post-Civil War Wyoming, bounty hunter John "The Hangman"...

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Georgia Hubley recommended The Spirit of the Beehive (1973) in Movies (curated)

The Spirit of the Beehive (1973)

1973 | Drama, Fantasy

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"I went to see The Spirit of the Beehive at Film Forum on a whim only a few years ago, when it was rereleased, and it immediately became one of my favorite movies ever. It opens with a town full of kids, all yelling “The movie’s here! The movie’s here!” while running alongside a truck carrying a print of Frankenstein to the church where it will be screened. From there, you are swept right into the life and story of a thoroughly compelling little girl with beautiful brown eyes, a sister, a cat, a big house, a fair dose of anxiety, and a lot of free time in stressful post-civil-war Spain."

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Molly J (Cover To Cover Cafe) (106 KP) rated Their Daring Hearts in Books

Feb 27, 2019

It's been some time since I read a Sharlene MacLaren novel, so when I saw the chance to review this, I jumped on it. I wasn't disappointed! I fell in love with Levi and his Quaker family and "Gordon Snipp" was a fun character to get to know!

I loved the historical detail to the Civil War era. Ms. MacLaren chiseled the scenes well, and I felt like I was transported to the heart of the story, the center of the war. All the feelings that Josie, Gordon Snipp, felt, I felt. I loved the way Josie fought for what she felt was right.

Levi's sweet character....oh was he swoon worthy as the Chaplain of his company. I love the way his friendship with "Snipp" blossomed, and later, his love for a beautiful young woman. It was so fun watching them together.

This story of hope, longing, deception and forgiveness is beautifully created. It's 4 star worthy, and I will definitely recommend it to all! Ms. MacLaren brought to life the action of the war, the romance of two God-fearing characters and messages from God of understanding and trust. This is definitely a keeper on my shelf!

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from CelebrateLit/Publisher and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.*