Listen for the Chickadees

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About the Book Listen for the Chickadees

John Walsh is a skilled aircraft carrier fighter pilot, but on December 7, 1941, he’s shot down over Pearl Harbor by American sailors. Taken to an aid station, he comes face to face with … Gloria Bloch? His friend Daniel’s cousin? She’s all grown up now and a navy nurse. And she’s gorgeous.
Gloria’s thrilled to see John. She’s loved him her whole life. As a nurse aboard the USS Serenity, she follows the combat task force across the Pacific. John comes to the Serenity often because he’s frequently wounded. He’s always pleased to see her, but is she more than just a kid from home?

About the Author of Listen for the Chickadees

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 Thoughts on Listen for the Chickadees

I love a good historical fiction novel.  And WWII fiction is one of my favorites.  I’m a huge fan of history, and WWII is one of my two favorite time periods.  They also happen to be the two periods that I reenact, so bonus there!

In this novel, you travel back to WWII in Hawaii just after December 7th, when Pearl Harbor was bombed.  A pilot is shot down and goes to an aid station, only to be treated by a nurse whom he knows!  She’s his friend’s cousin.  

Gloria is a Navy nurse and is thrilled to see John show up at her aid station. Of course, she’s not thrilled that he got hurt, but she enjoys seeing him.  She’s had a crush on him for a long time, but he’s been oblivious.  

As they spend more time together (he keeps getting hurt), John starts to see Gloria in a different light.  He sees her as all grown up and as her own person, versus his friend’s little cousin.  

I loved the bits of history that were thrown in through the pages.  And the thread of faith woven in definitely ups the level of the novel. 

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from JustRead Publicity Tours. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.