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When We Had Wings

Auteur(s): Ariel Lawhon, Kristina McMorris, Susan Meissner
Narrateur(s): Saskia Maarleveld
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From three bestselling authors comes an interwoven tale about a trio of World War II nurses stationed in the South Pacific who wage their own battle for freedom and survival.

The Philippines, 1941. When U.S. Navy nurse Eleanor Lindstrom, U.S. Army nurse Penny Franklin, and Filipina nurse Lita Capel forge a friendship at the Army Navy Club in Manila, they believe they’re living a paradise assignment. All three are seeking a way to escape their pasts, but soon the beauty and promise of their surroundings give way to the heavy mantle of war.

Caught in the crosshairs of a fight between the U.S. military and the Imperial Japanese Army for control of the Philippine Islands, the nurses are forced to serve under combat conditions and, ultimately, endure captivity as the first female prisoners of the Second World War. As their resiliency is tested in the face of squalid living arrangements, food shortages, and the enemy's blatant disregard for the articles of the Geneva Convention, the women strive to keep their hope— and their fellow inmates—alive, though not without great cost.

In this sweeping story based on the true experiences of nurses dubbed "the Angels of Bataan," three women shift in and out of each other's lives through the darkest days of the war, buoyed by their unwavering friendship and distant dreams of liberation.

"A novel rich in historical detail that immerses readers in the dangers and deprivation WWII nurses suffered in the Pacific, wrapped up with a hopeful ending." -Booklist

20e siècle Amitié Chaste Fiction de genre Historique Fiction Guerre

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'When We Had Wings is a story of strength and sisterhood inspired by the little-known experiences of the 'Angels of Bataan.' With gorgeous language and stunning historic detail, Lawhon, McMorris, and Meissner plunge readers into the Philippines and the epic struggles of the Pacific. Filled with heart and pathos, this is a story of hope, faith, and the power of friendship in the face of indescribable hardship.'
'A riveting novel by a trio of powerhouse authors that offers a fresh take on World War II fiction, one that is uncannily resonant today. Set in the lush tropics, When We Had Wings is an utterly original tale about courage, duty, and endurance.'
'Three fierce women from differing backgrounds come together in the Philippines during World War II to unwillingly be thrust into the chaos of evil that will blast their worlds apart. Lawhon, McMorris, and Meissner seamlessly blend three nurses' stories and secrets with one deft and immersive storytelling voice. When We Had Wings asks the important question--how do we know what we can become until we must become it?--and answers it with a resounding novel of suspense, courage, and grand love. Based on the true story of the first female prisoners of World War II, When We Had Wings is thrilling, riveting, and deeply felt; a do-not-miss historical fiction masterwork.'
'Three of the biggest powerhouses in historical fiction come together to pen this breathtaking story of three nurses serving in the Philippines during the Second World War.'
Inspired by the experiences of the nurses known as the Angels of Bataan, this novel written by three bestselling authors is an emotional story of friendship and courage.
Lawhon (Code Name Helene), McMorris (The Edge of Lost), and Meissner (The Nature of Fragile Things) team up for an illuminating story of the nurses stationed in the Philippines during WWII . . . With this fine tale, the authors succeed at bringing to readers' minds the courage and sacrifice of those who inspired it.
This is a fresh take on a very full genre of WWII retellings, and the authors do an excellent job keeping the timeline clear. If you enjoy reading about WWII, and want more than just the European front, this is a different vantage point worth reading.
This work of historical fiction offers a perfect pick for your book club.
Three superstars of historical fiction team up to tell the story of the Angels of Bataan, nurses in and around the armed forces in the Philippines during WWII . . . Ariel Lawhon, Kristina McMorris, and Susan Meissner have crafted a novel rich in historical detail that immerses readers in the dangers and deprivation WWII nurses suffered in the Pacific, wrapped up with a hopeful ending.
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Based off the stories of the Angels of Bataan in WW2, three nurses meet and become friends. They eventually get captured and become prisoners in Japanese camps and their stories unfold. The audio book was good. Mostly easy to follow. The beginning was a bit more difficult as the places and locations are unfamiliar to me. The story itself, captivated me. The end wrapped up all characters nicely. Left me intrigued with the history and stories of real life people that endured these hardships during WW2.

Great story, audio was a it difficult to follow at the beginning.

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I had high hopes for this book. After all, how could you go wrong with a collaboration from these three amazing writers?
First of all, I must say this is an amazing story, and despite my whining in the paragraph below, I highly recommend this book.
There were a few things that brought this audio version down to 4 stars for me. The first was choice of narrator. Initially the British accents of all the American men drove me to distraction. I would find myself cringing whenever there was a dialogue between one of the nurses a male voice. The narrator finally lost this annoying habit about half way through the book, and I found myself able to once again enjoy the dialogue between characters.
At times, I found it hard to follow the bouncing around between characters and locations. As another reviewer stated, this could be quite confusing. I think I would have enjoyed reading a print version of this book over the audio. Especially if the print version included a map of the Philippines which highlighting the various locations featured in the story.
I also would have loved if there were 3 female voices telling the story, in place of one.

An important piece of history well told

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Enlightens us on the heroism and resilience of nurses through the war. And the tragedy of women nurses being incarcerated as war criminals for years before finally being rescued. The horrific conditions they endured but the heartwarming friendship that binds them together.

Heroic war nurses endured through hope and friendship

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This story was cut from the cookie cutter historical drama made by American writers. Aspects of this story are no doubt true but overall I found the patriot clap trap annoying. Other nations that were prisoners in these camps are ignored or glazed over.
The horrible fake British accents during the beginning along with the pronunciations of some word really got on my nerves. I wish I hadn't downloaded this one.

weak story line

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A disappointment all around. Predictable, one dimensional characters and seemingly never ending. It’s an important story to tell but not like this.

Tedious and trite

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