Martha Gellhorn at the D-Day Landings
(True Adventures Series)
By: Michelle Jabės Corpora
Martha Gellhorn was a female war correspondant and the third wife of author, Ernest Hemingway. She put a pause on her career, in order to save her marriage, only to have her husband steal her credentials to cover D-Day. Determined not to let anything stop her, Martha talks her way to Europe, and onto a hospital ship, and finds herself on the beaches of Normandy. Martha was the only female correspondant to be there on D-Day and write about the events.
Told from Martha’s point-of-view, this story shows a woman’s determination to discover and share the truth. The author does an excellent job showing the realities of war. There is a timeline of events and a glossary of terms to help readers understand WWII.
I found this story intense. The publishers are calling it a true story, but I am categorizing it as historical fiction. The events are real, while the flow of conversations make it easy-to-read. History buffs will love this story. This book is good to enhance WWII education. I recommend adults read it with mature kids and discuss the various topics mentioned in this book.
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