It's Wednesday! Half way through the week... Nearly there guys, nearly there.
This week I'm bringing out the History geek in me to share a new book discovery - Love Letters of the Great War. If you're anything like me and hate anything soppy and romantic then you're probably thinking "Jess, come on now, you could have picked book that isn't going to require sitting over a sick bucket." But I promise you that this is one of the most honest, heart-achingly beautiful books you will ever read. It is full of letters, drawings and a bit of poetry from soldiers to their wives, girlfriends, children and vice versa. It made me laugh, brought me to the brink of tears and then took me all the way back again. You may feel like you love someone but oh my goodness do these men and women love harder and more powerfully than we ever could and I am often left in awe at the strength of these people. If you like an emotionally powerful book then this one is for you.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the first world war, so there's no better time to pop to waterstones to pick up this book. It's one that I will treasure forever and if your read it then I am sure you will too.
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