Ordinary Heroes Book

Save for the preface of this intensely written novel, I can honestly say without a doubt it was one of the most horrific fictional tales I've read about WWII. Much of the facts were present as the writer clearly explains the research he did before publishing this novel. It was enlightening chaotic! So much of WWII was confusing as it was with most wars that came 'before' and 'after'. I still get nauseous when I hear about prisoners of any war, unjustly starved, tortured, and killed, just for being 'them'. It is senseless to say the least.

Ordinary Heroes. Just one story out of millions told and untold, even if fictional, was factual and believable enough to give us some insight to the agonizing choices and consequences of being some part of a war, any war. Whether a president, a soldier, a revolutionary, a country man or woman, a civilian; each one, a hero in some form. This book was an intense prompter, to live the life you are given to the fullest, stand up for what you believe in and help those who are less fortunate or weaker. Oh, and also have at least one romantic encounter and don't be afraid to tell people your most embarrassing human moment.

I still feel awed by the power of emotions and the philosophical aspect of people who live to tell the tale of their fight to survive war. Wisdom often comes from experience and I loved this story enough to give it a 'wise' five star rating.