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About the Book
Book title: Wheresoever They May Be
Author: Terri Wangard
Release date: August 30, 2017
Genre: Historical – World War II
Lily Swanson longs to be a mother. Soon Frank should be home for good and they can furnish a nursery. Maybe even find a bigger house.
Joe Gallagher grew up in a small house with plenty of siblings. He loves the solitude of flying, but the war has dragged on for so long. He’s ready to go home.
Susan Talbot has a bad attitude. She’s estranged from her family and she doesn’t attract friends. But war can bring out the best in people and Susan’s surprised to realize she’s happy.
They all do their part in striving for victory in World War II. Sometimes, though, the danger can be hard to identify.
About the Author
Terri Wangard grew up in Green Bay, Wisconsin, during the Lombardi Glory Years. Her first Girl Scout badge was the Writer. These days she is writing historical fiction, and won the 2013 Writers on the Storm contest and 2013 First Impressions, as well as being a 2012 Genesis finalist. Holder of a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s degree in library science, she lives in Wisconsin. Her research included going for a ride in a WWII B-17 Flying Fortress bomber. Classic Boating Magazine, a family business since 1984, keeps her busy as an associate editor.
My Review:
"Wheresoever They May Be" by Terri Wangard is a wonderful thoughtful book. It is about World War 2 and so therefore the ending isn't a happy ever after fairy tale type of story.
I really like the way the chapters are divided between Frank ,Lilly .Susan and Joe, and tells their own experiences. There is some history included in the story but it is in written as part of the story and not boring at all ( I included this because I am not a fan of history at all.)
I encourage anyone who likes to read historical history to read all of Terri Vanguard's books. "Wheresoever They May Be" has a little romance but I don't really considered it to be a romance novel. The ending made me think if there is a second book it might be more of a romance.
I literally cried at times reading this book such as the scene where Lilly was ironing pillowcases and yes I mention this scene on Facebook and it was an interesting conversation that followed, ( it brought back memories of my grandma and her ironing days). That was a good happy cry but other scenes brought sad cries for the characters in the story.
This book shows the first thoughts that we have about someone isn't always factual. Yes, the characters opinions changed during the time they served in the war together. This story also showed that sometimes our enemies isn't foreign but the people we even go to church with, ( I don't like to think this is true but too often it is.)
"Wheresoever They May Be" is a story of trust in God and overcoming.
I really hope another book is coming because I want to know if the car is ever reclaimed and how the romance hinted at the end turns out.
I was given a complimentary copy by the author and Celebrate Lit. These opinions are my own.
Guest Post from Terri Wangard
"Wheresoever They May Be" by Terri Wangard is a wonderful thoughtful book. It is about World War 2 and so therefore the ending isn't a happy ever after fairy tale type of story.
I really like the way the chapters are divided between Frank ,Lilly .Susan and Joe, and tells their own experiences. There is some history included in the story but it is in written as part of the story and not boring at all ( I included this because I am not a fan of history at all.)
I encourage anyone who likes to read historical history to read all of Terri Vanguard's books. "Wheresoever They May Be" has a little romance but I don't really considered it to be a romance novel. The ending made me think if there is a second book it might be more of a romance.
I literally cried at times reading this book such as the scene where Lilly was ironing pillowcases and yes I mention this scene on Facebook and it was an interesting conversation that followed, ( it brought back memories of my grandma and her ironing days). That was a good happy cry but other scenes brought sad cries for the characters in the story.
This book shows the first thoughts that we have about someone isn't always factual. Yes, the characters opinions changed during the time they served in the war together. This story also showed that sometimes our enemies isn't foreign but the people we even go to church with, ( I don't like to think this is true but too often it is.)
"Wheresoever They May Be" is a story of trust in God and overcoming.
I really hope another book is coming because I want to know if the car is ever reclaimed and how the romance hinted at the end turns out.
I was given a complimentary copy by the author and Celebrate Lit. These opinions are my own.
Guest Post from Terri Wangard
After eight years of thinking, breathing, researching B-17s, I was ready to disembark and concentrate on something else. But what? I had a vague idea of three friends who joined the WAC, the WAVES, and the WASPs, but nothing crystalized. Except for the WAC.
I didn’t want to completely turn away from flying, and I prefer topics that aren’t commonly known. How about a grasshopper pilot? My second character was on board.
I had toyed with the idea of a family generational series. A World War II story paired with a World War I story. But no, too unwieldy.
The WAC could have a sister, though, who stayed on the home front and did factory work. Oh, dear. I couldn’t completely stay away from B-17s. She’s building them.
She also needs a husband. He’ll be in the navy, and not on an aircraft carrier. A destroyer! (This was in the works before Sarah Sundin signed a contract for her just-concluded series about destroyer men. I checked with her: She was writing about the Atlantic war; my guy’s in the Pacific. No problem.) I studied the list of Pacific destroyers and, oooh, the Spence. All kinds of possibilities there.
So there I had it: a sailor, his Rosie-the-Riveter wife, her WAC sister, and a grasshopper pilot. They’re all doing their part to help win the war, but sometimes the enemy isn’t obvious.
Blog Stops
August 31: A Baker’s Perspective
August 31: Connie’s History Classroom
September 1: Bibliophile Reviews
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September 2: Just the Write Escape
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September 3: Zerina Blossom’s Books
September 3: Janices book reviews
September 4: Live. Love. Read.
September 4: Jeanette’s Thoughts
September 5: Reading Is My SuperPower
September 5: Carpe Diem
September 6: Lock, Hooks and Books
September 6: Neverending Stories
September 7: Christian Bookaholic
September 7: Splashes of Joy
September 8: Bigreadersite
September 8: My Crazy Life as a Scholar
September 9: Have A Wonderful Day
September 9: Novels Corner
September 10: Radiant Light
September 10: History, Mystery & Faith
September 11: Daysong Reflections
September 11: Pursuing Stacie
September 12: God’s Little Bookworm
September 12: Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations
September 13: Blossoms and Blessings
September 13: Marry Hake
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6 comments:
Wheresoever They May Be sounds like an awesome read, and the cover is absolutely stunning! I LOVE historical fiction! Thanks for your review! This book is definitely going on my TBR list 🙂
I love historical fiction! I'm excited to read Wheresoever They May Be. Thank you for the review.
Looks like a great book. Thanks for sharing it on your blog and with us.
Love WWII theme books.
Great review, Debbie! I love that Terri prefers "topics that aren’t commonly known". It's the little tidbits of history that are fun to read.
I love historicals! This one looks especially good!
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