If My Heart Had Wings: A World War II Love Story - 2922

Amazon Bestseller! Not the usual WWII tale, If My Heart Had Wings is the can't-put-it-down true story of star-crossed love, shattering loss, buried secrets, and a daughter's discovery of her mother's secret life. Finish it in one day—a great summer read! “Loved it! The Greatest Generation all have their secrets in this endlessly fascinating & compelling memoir.” - Reedsy Discovery “I loved it; it kept me wanting to read. A little bit of history, a little bit of mystery, and a whole bunch of love.” - Amazon Reader “Superb! A wonderful story of devotion and tough times…” - C. Paul Hilliard, Nat’l WWII Museum At the height of WW2, 22-year-old Nina Raff learns that her beloved pilot husband has been killed in plane crash. To escape her grief, she upends her life, moves across country, plunges into another marriage far too soon and, for the next twenty years, buries her sadness and ignores the past to appease her jealous alcoholic second husband. But when her teenage daughter discovers a long-hidden wedding photo, an unforgettable story of love, heartbreaking loss, oppression, and family secrets tumbles out, compounded by a mystery the daughter is determined to solve. It's war and its aftermath, told from a woman's point of view. Perfect for anyone who loves the history, drama, and romance of the World War II era! What Readers Say About the Book “Each chapter left me wanting to find out what happened next, so I finished it in one sitting. It's the best book I've read all year!” “A truly wonderful account of the life (and death) of one of our young American pilots and what happened to his young widow.Definitely worth reading!” “One of the best books I have read. Love WW2 stories!” “Beautifully written story. Honest, loving, and heartbreaking. The only time I took a break was to pour another cup of tea and get a fresh box of Kleenex.” What Readers Say About the Audiobook “Nadine Taylor combines the skill of a professional reader with the truth that only an author can bring to a reading.” “As a narrator, Taylor holds our attention throughout, taking a deep dive into family secrets with grace and humor.” “Upon first listening to this audiobook, I was immediately drawn in; with every word of this fascinating tale I felt like I ‘was there.’"
ASIN: 0692057803
VSKU: BVV.0692057803.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Taylor, Nadine
Binding: Paperback