This is a very interesting book about one woman's survival during and preceding the seige of Leningrad during World War II. It is such a heartbreaking and traumatic period for her and her family, so much so, that it impacts her later life with her husband and two daughters. The reader learns the details as the daughters do, through stories their mother tells. With understanding comes forgiveness and with forgiveness comes healing.
This is such a good book about survival and how events shape our lives and our children's lives on down.
I really liked this book too. I didn't think it was your typical Kristin Hannah book, the topic was a little deeper than most of her "relationship" style books. Even though the mother was distant and not very likeable, you are really drawn to her story.
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