tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post3205239553022067930..comments2024-03-18T22:56:46.950-04:00Comments on Chat with Vera: Remember the Lilies by Liz Tolsma {Review & Giveaway}Vera Godleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00511948370346834218noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-64853870528848820022015-03-09T16:20:41.385-04:002015-03-09T16:20:41.385-04:00I know about the Pacific Theater from college hist...I know about the Pacific Theater from college history. I did have uncles who served there.Birdhouse Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075857846666114496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-16866682394280111892015-03-09T16:20:07.874-04:002015-03-09T16:20:07.874-04:00I think my faith would sustain me in a situation l...I think my faith would sustain me in a situation likes this.Birdhouse Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075857846666114496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-20938932167388962552015-03-05T06:15:27.981-05:002015-03-05T06:15:27.981-05:00No matter what the situation, faith sustains.No matter what the situation, faith sustains.Vickinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-72381925874759238912015-03-04T06:14:17.684-05:002015-03-04T06:14:17.684-05:00World War II has always been one of my favorite ti...World War II has always been one of my favorite time periods to learn about. Vickinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-57944478902763959142015-02-23T20:48:43.345-05:002015-02-23T20:48:43.345-05:00The American soldiers gave them candy and it gave ...The American soldiers gave them candy and it gave them diarrhea!rubynrebahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03259236798739951105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-40804590168091466012015-02-23T20:46:45.556-05:002015-02-23T20:46:45.556-05:00My Dad went to Japan after the bombing (thank good...My Dad went to Japan after the bombing (thank goodness it was after)! He told of how bad it looked after the bombs but he didn't like to talk about it much. I always enjoy reading books about World War II since he was a soldier during the war.rubynrebahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03259236798739951105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-83853411156469659572015-02-23T20:43:43.706-05:002015-02-23T20:43:43.706-05:00Prayer would be the only way to survive.
pbclark(a...Prayer would be the only way to survive.<br />pbclark(at)netins(dot)netrubynrebahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03259236798739951105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-87978122046979823002015-02-22T16:36:15.724-05:002015-02-22T16:36:15.724-05:00I learned from Liz Tolsma's interview that the...I learned from Liz Tolsma's interview that the survivor of the Santo Tomas interment camp had dengue fever when she was there.Lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-21692574078186342322015-02-22T16:33:24.444-05:002015-02-22T16:33:24.444-05:00That's a hard question. I definitely would not...That's a hard question. I definitely would not be prepared for that!Lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-20826713839307747332015-02-19T20:46:54.820-05:002015-02-19T20:46:54.820-05:00I am glad you wrote about this as I really like hi...I am glad you wrote about this as I really like historical fiction. I have read much about the Jews in concentration camps and the atrocities in Europe, but this is a piece of WWII I know nothing about as you wrote. My father was in WWII on the islands of the Pacific. But he never had to endure imprisonment by the Japanese for which I am so very grateful. Thanks for this review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-36735396090545650932015-02-19T20:11:10.252-05:002015-02-19T20:11:10.252-05:00My grandfather served in World War I, but I'm ...My grandfather served in World War I, but I'm not sure if any relatives served in WWII.Susan Heimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09323688336142448174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-33617968194214825522015-02-19T20:10:36.101-05:002015-02-19T20:10:36.101-05:00Hopefully, I will survive with lots of prayer, fam...Hopefully, I will survive with lots of prayer, family and good friends. I'd be terrified!Susan Heimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09323688336142448174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-35676932595988419362015-02-19T08:42:26.489-05:002015-02-19T08:42:26.489-05:00I think this setting sounds fascinating! I hope to...I think this setting sounds fascinating! I hope to get a chance to read this book soon! Thanks for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday! (I figured I'd stop by today since I hope to be very busy with a new baby next week at this time!)<br />TinaTina at Mommynificent.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126804458372736293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-87242482591776986822015-02-16T01:18:27.517-05:002015-02-16T01:18:27.517-05:00I learned that the people were starving at the pr...I learned that the people were starving at the prison camp of Santos Tomas. That the mother lost down to 78 lbs. And how happy they were to see the soldiers who rescued that they didn't sleep that night. Maxie .> mac262(at)me(dot)com <,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-36302656161085605042015-02-16T00:55:43.226-05:002015-02-16T00:55:43.226-05:00My oldest brother, brothers-in-laws, family friend...My oldest brother, brothers-in-laws, family friends, and cousins fought in WW ll. We moved from a very small town to Houston, TX. so my dad could work in the shipyard. Everyone joined to help any way they could. Two friends never made it home. <br /> Maxie > mac262(at)me(dot)com <Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-46828042553515237812015-02-16T00:51:42.029-05:002015-02-16T00:51:42.029-05:00The on ly way I could survive if I did would be th...The on ly way I could survive if I did would be through Gods love and help. I would have to give it to Him and let HIM guide me through by faith. It would have to be my faith in HIM to ever make it through such an ordeal. Maxie > mac262(at)me(dot)com <Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-2418972055791941872015-02-15T11:28:11.372-05:002015-02-15T11:28:11.372-05:00I would have to depend on my faith and God's l...I would have to depend on my faith and God's leading for what He would have me do each and every day. Loraine Ertelthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05205174016132907537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-30127494523068551162015-02-15T10:54:33.359-05:002015-02-15T10:54:33.359-05:00I learned it was hard for people to avoid stealing...I learned it was hard for people to avoid stealing because of their great hunger. I remember my mom told me that they chewed tree bark to survive. Pretty tough times. I am glad she has written this all down and I have made copies of it for the family.Sonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06431683315136615640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-15498825277343547142015-02-15T10:03:37.878-05:002015-02-15T10:03:37.878-05:00My in-laws were in Hawaii when Pearl Harbor was bo...My in-laws were in Hawaii when Pearl Harbor was bombed. My father-in-law fought in the 442nd in the Italian front lines and as I mentioned my German parents saw things from the "other" side. Sonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06431683315136615640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-90330674673808775722015-02-15T09:52:16.429-05:002015-02-15T09:52:16.429-05:00to answer the question, my mom and dad were in Ger...to answer the question, my mom and dad were in Germany during WWI, and through their stories about their tragic experiences in prison camps, etc, I know that I would be very frightened. I don't know honestly, if I would be physically strong enough...Sonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06431683315136615640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-22435708321154900732015-02-14T20:23:36.146-05:002015-02-14T20:23:36.146-05:00From the interview, the interviewee's mother w...From the interview, the interviewee's mother weighed 78 pounds when the camp was liberated.<br /><br />Nancy<br />allibrary (at) aol (dot) comNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07537028345051367149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-5833994747554761002015-02-14T20:23:28.066-05:002015-02-14T20:23:28.066-05:00I learned that Sascha's little brother and sis...I learned that Sascha's little brother and sister couldn't remember what good food tasted like when they were in the camp. Food was scarce so they lost a lot of weight. Her mother was dangerously underweight when they were liberated by Americans.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05861727608969499537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-84872118844771404602015-02-14T20:19:34.965-05:002015-02-14T20:19:34.965-05:00My father served in the Air Force stateside. I kno...My father served in the Air Force stateside. I know more about the European campaign than the Pacific campaign.<br /><br />Nancy<br />allibrary (at) aol (dot) comNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07537028345051367149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-69755484406011005032015-02-14T20:18:23.271-05:002015-02-14T20:18:23.271-05:00My faith and family would help sustain me.
Nancy
...My faith and family would help sustain me.<br /><br />Nancy<br />allibrary (at) aol (dot) comNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07537028345051367149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-296822466876799012015-02-14T20:15:20.863-05:002015-02-14T20:15:20.863-05:00I've read a few books set in the Pacific theat...I've read a few books set in the Pacific theater during World War II. One of my uncles was stationed in the Philippines but he didn't like to speak of it. Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05861727608969499537noreply@blogger.com