Miracle at St. Anna (Paperback)

from brodiew2

Overall, I found this book very rewarding. There were times in the middle, after the main plot had been solidified, that the author's tangents into Italian history and personal histories of characters intoduced midaway, were a bit mystifying. But, as I read those sections, I was wrapped up in the...

from stevesmits

While growing up McBride listened to war stories at the knees of his uncles. What makes these stories a bit unusual was that the tellers were African-American combat veterans of World War II. Black soldiers certainly figured in the war effort, but in the segregated aspect of the times were often ...

from Bookmomhp

A wonderful, magical story. Some of the war-related details made it a bit slow for me in parts, but overall a very good read.

from brodiew2

Overall, I found this book very rewarding. There were times in the middle, after the main plot had been solidified, that the author's tangents into Italian history and personal histories of characters intoduced midaway, were a bit mystifying. But, as I read those sections, I was wrapped up in the...

from Natalie220

I usually don't read war novels but I loved this book. I grew attached to Train and the young boy instantly and I was at the edge of my seat every time they were in danger. This was a heartbreaking story of brotherhood and loyalty. And a great insight of all the pain that World War II caused. And...