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Books: The Sunflower House & The Tony Awards
Today we are recommending The Sunflower House by Adrian Allegri. Although there are numerous, World War II-related stories and many have quite a few similarities, this one is quite different. It is about the Lebensborn program, a state-run program to increase the number of pure Aryan births.
A young Jewish woman named, Allina, is forced to hide her identity and work in Hochland Home, one of the state-run Lebensborn homes. When she finds out about the less-than-perfect children, who are being neglected, she is determined to help them. She joins forces with an officer named Karl to save as many children as possible and soon finds herself falling for him, but Karl has also some secrets.
This is quite a unique and interesting story that is very emotion-stirring. It is a times incredibly moving, at times heartbreaking, and at times even horrifying. Allina and Karl's love story is touchingly bittersweet.
They are also both quite admirable as individuals. They are caring, strong-willed, and tenacious. They do what they can to do what is right despite their circumstances. The real world nears more people like them.
Today we are recommending The Tony Awards by Eila Mell. This is an extremely interesting, informative, and quite extensive book. It lists every single Tony Award winner in every single category through 2023. There are also numerous quotes from Tony winners regarding what it was like to win a Tony, how it changed their lives, and more. There are excerpts from some of the winners' acceptance speeches ranging from the quite poignant to the very amusing. Plus, there are plenty of pictures. It is a definite must-have for any true theater lover's library.
Movies: In Flight
Today we are talking about In Flight. A woman named, Claire has a a drink in an airport and wakes up on a flight having no idea how she got there. Then, she receives a message telling her that someone is planning to take down the flight and she needs to find out who and stop them.
You never really get to know any of the characters that much in this film not even the many characters which makes it hard to care. Plus, even though things keep happening, it doesn't really feel like the plot is advancing, but rather going around in circles.
The best thing about the movie is its unpredictability and its surprising ending. Plus even though it may not be the most believable ending in the world, it still seems somewhat plausible.
In Flight will be available digitally and on Cable VOD, this Friday, November 15, 2024.
And that's our view. Tune in tomorrow for Where-To-Go Wednesday.
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