Why am I passionate about this?
Iām a Canadian author and I set my novels here. When I first attempted to write a book, I chose historical fiction because I thought it would be easier to get my characters into troubleāwithout cell phones and other modern conveniences to bail them out. I wasnāt wrong. However, the research involved with writing good historical fiction soon gave me a whole new appreciation for the genre and I was hooked. I find the WWII era far enough in the past to provide historical insight into humanityās many weaknesses and strengths, yet near enough to make it relatable. Iāve been thrilled with the feedback on my faith-based stories.
Terrie's book list on relationships between characters on opposing sides of WWII
Why did Terrie love this book?
Of all my choices, this book is the most like mine in that it involves a Japanese-Canadian family removed from their home in British Columbia and forced into an internment camp during WWII. Hayden and Chidori are in love. But after the attacks on Pearl Harbor, Chidori and her family are seen as the enemy. Longing more than anything to help them, Hayden joins the Royal Canadian Air Force believing itās the swiftest way to bring the war to an end. Thoughts of Chidori are all that keep him alive. Youāll learn so much history as you absorb this story and cheer for its valiant characters.
1 author picked All We Left Behind as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.
For fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz
'Heart-wrenching. Emotional. A powerful story of wartime love and devotion' Glynis Peters, author of The Secret Orphan
A powerful and incredibly moving historical novel inspired by an untold story of the Second World War.
Vancouver 1941
As the war rages around the world, Hitler's fury is yet to be felt on the peaceful shores of Mayne Island. Sweethearts Hayden and Chidori are in love.
But everything changes after Pearl Harbor.
Now seen as the enemy, Chidori and her family are forced into an internment camp. Powerless to help them, Hayden joins the airā¦