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Read: The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society
Besides falling in love with the characters and desperately wanting to join their literary society, this book is a virtual history lesson about a piece of the War not much has been written about before.
Watch: Netflix’s ‘The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society’
Movies can never replace a great book, but in the case of “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society”, it’s possible to love and appreciate both, even though in several ways they are quite different…
Read: ‘The Madonnas of Leningrad’
A beautifully told, in-depth perspective of the WWII Siege of Leningrad, highlighting the strength and resilience of human nature. It blends art and life by showcasing the Hermitage and its art in a powerful and provocative way. The author also takes us through the ravages of Alzheimer’s, a cruel disease she treats with dignity and respect.
Watch: The Rape of Europa
A meticulously researched and startling documentary chronicling the Nazi conspiracy to steal the world’s greatest art during the 1930’s and 40’s. The enormous, organized theft claimed what we we’re told was one-fifth of all the known significant works of art in Europe. Many families are still fighting to get their property back today.