For such a time, her debut novel, is a retelling of the biblical story of esther, but set in wwii. My god given path of guardian makes me lean toward hermanns death, yet i am torn between the two. Blond and blueeyed jewess hadassah benjamin must save her peopleeven if she cannot save herself. The official website of historical fiction author kate breslin. For such a time by kate breslin book read online scribd. Aug 05, 2015 on for such a time by kate breslin and writing the holocaust you might not be aware but a few weeks ago, a book called for such a time by kate breslin was up for a rita from the romance writers of.
In her debut novel, for such a time, author kate breslin has created an incredible historical fiction story that brings to life this terrible time of turmoil in the world. She is a philadelphiabased freelance writer whose work has appeared in many arts and culturerelated print and online magazines. For such a time by kate breslin is a stunning debut and would make a great book club selection given the moral issues and the emotional impact of the decisions these characters face. The bizarre nazi love story tearing the romance lit world apart. She is able to hide behind the false identity of stella muller, but in order to survive, she is forced to stand by as her own people are sent to auschwitz. For such a time by kate breslin and publisher bethany house publishers. For such a time 9780764211607, 9781441263469 vitalsource. In 1944, blonde and blueeyed jewess hadassah benjamin feels. A writer of travel articles and awardwinning poetry, kate received christian retailings 2015 best award for first time author and her novel, for such a time, won the 2015 carol award for debut. May 16, 2014 for such a time by kate breslin about this book. I was drawn to the idea of a jewish woman and a nazi officer in love and wondered if the author would be able to pull off such an unlikely pairing believably. For such a time by kate breslin 2014, paperback for sale. Mar 18, 2014 for such a time 347460 for such a time by kate breslin bethany house publishers a division of ba.
For such a time by kate breslin bethany house publishers a division of ba. A writer of travel articles and awardwinning poetry, kate received christian. For such a time powerful retelling of the story of estherin 1944, blond and blueeyed hadassah benjamin feels abandoned by god when she is saved from a firing squad only to be handed over to a new enemy. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read for such a time. In her debut novel, for such a time, author kate breslin has created an incredible historical fiction story that brings to life this terrible time of turmoil in the world and the atrocities inflicted on the jewish people by the nazis. In 1944, hadassah benjamin feels abandoned by god when she is saved from a firing squad only to be handed over to a new enemy.
For such a time is the 2014 debut novel by kate breslin the novel was considered controversial because of its subject matter of a jewish woman falling in love with the head of a nazi concentration camp during world war ii and then converting to christianity plot. This in no way affects your cost for these products. The bizarre nazi love story tearing the romance lit world. A powerful retelling of the story of esther during wwii. So there are questions i cant answer, like whether the heroine remains jewish or converts to christianity, whether the hero gets a hea, or whether his redemption. Faith, says kate breslin, is simply a matter of letting go. Kate breslins 2014 nazi romance novel or, as she categorizes it, inspirational fiction, for such a time, won industry accolades as a finalist. Each page engages the reader to keep turning pages because this book is so hauntingly beautiful. Kate breslin has done a superb job in her adaption and since this is her first novel, merits a standing ovation. Aug 11, 2015 i guess thats something that breslin did handle in a way that makes some sense.
An emotional retelling of queen esther story, for such a time will be remembered long after you close the novel. Apr 01, 2014 a florida girl who migrated to the pacific northwest, kate breslin was a bookseller for many years. The four initial facts you absolutely need to know about for such a time by kate breslin are as follows 1 it is an inspirational romance. When i finished kate breslin s novel for the first time, i had an urge to flip back to page one and start reading all over again. On for such a time by kate breslin and writing the holocaust you might not be aware but a few weeks ago, a book called for such a time by kate breslin was up for a. For such a time is an intimate portrait painted on a grand scale, bringing to life the drama and pain of suffering with the triumph and joy of freedom. In 1944, a blueeyed, blonde jewish woman, hadassah benjaminm, is saved from a firing squad and forced into service by colonel. The four initial facts you absolutely need to know about for such a time by kate breslin are as follows.
For such a time is an intimate portrait painted on a grand scale. In 1944, blonde and blueeyed jewess hadassah benjamin feels abandoned by god when she is saved from a firing squad only to be handed over to a new enemy. Stella pours herself into her efforts to keep even some of the camps prisoners safe, but she risks the. Author of several travel articles, awardwinning poet, and rwa. A florida girl who migrated to the beautiful pacific northwest, kate breslin lives with her husband, john, and a very spoiled cat named coco. Kate has written several travel articles, published awardwinning poetry, and her first manuscript, a scottish historical romance, was finalist in rwas golden heart contest. A writer of travel articles and awardwinning poetry, kate received christian retailings 2015 best award for first time author and her first novel, for such a time, won american christian fiction writers 2015 carol award.
In 1944, blonde and blue eyed jewess hadassah benjamin feels abandoned by god. A powerful retelling of the biblical story of esther set during wwii. The nazi romance novel for such a time, by booksellerturnedauthor kate breslin, drew little attention outside of a small but passionate romance literature community when it was published in the. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. For such a time is the 2014 debut novel by kate breslin the novel was considered controversial because of its subject matter of a jewish woman falling in love with the head of a nazi concentration camp during world war ii and then converting to christianity. This book deserves a wide audience, and newcomer breslin has a bright future. A former bookseller, kate breslin has written travel articles and published awardwinning poetry. The compassionate soul of the protagonist set against the horrific background of wwii concentration. God, faith, and the bible actually, a magic bible that seems to show up whenever the main character needs to. As for lvov, if im not mistaken most of the jews living there were transported to belzec, where survival was not just unlikely, it was almost impossible. Interview with historical fiction author kate breslin. Kate has written travel articles, published awardwinning poetry, and her first manuscript was an rwa golden heart finalist.
A florida girl and former bookseller, kate breslin migrated to the pacific northwest where she lives with her husband and a spoiled cat named coco. It focuses on the experiences of the jewish people at the transit camp of. Author of several travel articles, awardwinning poet, and rwa golden heart finalist, kate now writes inspiring stories about the healing power of gods love. As one whose relatives died in auschwitz, i could only bring myself to read 35% of breslins novel, the first 145 pages. Aug 10, 2015 kate breslins for such a time is a riff on the old testaments book of esther, in which the jewish girl hadassah, known as esther, marries the persian king ahasuerus, and saves her people. For such a time is the 2014 debut novel by kate breslin. As for making such a romance a christian inspirational and casting a jewish survivor of dachau and a nazi concentration camp kommandant as. Her first fiction manuscript was an rwa golden heart finalist.
For such a time ebook 9781441263469 by kate breslin. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Rush, by jayme mansfield is one of three finalist for the colorado author leagues annual awards in mainstream fiction. The subject matter is a difficult one, the jewish population of theresienstadt transfer camp in. A florida girl who migrated to the pacific northwest, kate breslin was a bookseller for many years. Kate breslin, author of for such a time, on tour may 2014. Interview with historical fiction author kate breslin youtube. Kate breslin audio books, best sellers, author bio. Aug 14, 2015 heritage of truth welcomes award winning first novelist kate breslin as she joins jeanne dennis to talk about her timely book for such a time. Former booksellerturnedauthor kate breslin enjoys life in the pacific northwest with her husband and family. A writer of travel articles and awardwinning poetry, kate received christian retailings 2015 best award for first time author and her debut novel, for such a time, was shortlisted for both the christy and rita awards and received the american christian fiction writers 2015 carol. With three novels published for such a time, not by sight, and high as the heavens im excited to announce my upcoming march 2019 release, far side of the sea. Author of several travel articles, awardwinning poet, and rwa golden heart finalist, kate now writes inspiring stories about. Apr 01, 2014 a florida girl who migrated to the beautiful pacific northwest, kate breslin lives with her husband, john, and a very spoiled cat named coco.
On for such a time by kate breslin and writing the. The style left a cliffhanger at the end of each chapter. This was done before the time frame of the book, but i cant imagine choosing it as a safe haven. Heritage of truth welcomes award winning first novelist kate breslin as she joins jeanne dennis to talk about her timely book for such a time. Blond and blueeyed jewess hadassah benjamin must save her peopleeven if she cannot save herself provided by publisher. For such a time by kate breslin book club discussion. God, faith, and the bible actually, a magic bible that seems to show up whenever the main character needs to see it most make regular appearances. Kate breslins for such a time is a riff on the old testaments book of esther, in which the jewish girl hadassah, known as esther, marries the persian king ahasuerus, and saves her people. When the story opens, stella finds herself held captive at the chalet of arics cousin in the german town of dachau, not far. The novel was considered controversial because of its subject matter of a jewish woman falling in love. When i finished kate breslins novel for the first time, i had an urge to flip back to page one and start reading all over again. For such a time by kate breslin is quite possibly the best book i have ever read. Double finalist in the debut novel and historical romance categories. For such a time bucks county free library overdrive.
I dont know which was the happiest moment, captain hermanns death or the surprise ending. Never have i felt so close to the characters in any book. Mar 25, 2014 for such a time is an impressive debut. In 1944, blonde and blueeyed jewess hadassah benjamin feels abandoned by god. For such a time by kate breslin overview powerful retelling of the story of esther in 1944, blond and blueeyed hadassah benjamin feels abandoned by god when she is saved from a firing squad only to be handed over to a new enemy. For such a time by kate breslin 2014, hardcover, large. For such a time by kate breslin smart bitches, trashy books. The story takes place in 1944 during the holocaust. Apr 01, 2014 for such a time ebook written by kate breslin. One of the most stunning and poignant debut novels that i have ever had the privilege of reading, kate breslins for such a time is a retelling of the biblical story. Kate breslin award winning author of historical fiction.
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