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A review by daniela_is_reading
At the Foot of the Cherry Tree by Alli Parker
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
5.0
At the foot of the Cherry Tree is inspired by the author's grandparents, Gordon Parker and Nobuko (Cherry) Sukutamoto / Parker.
Nobuko is only 15 when Hiroshima is bombed. Nobuko miraculously survives. Many others around her don't.
Following the annihilation of Hiroshima, Nobuko tries to find her way again, to survive. Not just for herself, but for the family members she has left. The people she loves and that she is now living for.
This is when she meets Gordon, an Australian soldier. Their connection is instantaneous and a sweet honest love begins. But, it's also a dangerous kind, as fraternising between the Japanese and Australians is not allowed in the aftermaths of WWII.
This is a memorable powerful story of a beautiful couple and how Nobuko comes to be one of Australia's first war brides. A story of overcoming the impossible with a heavy dose of hope, love and a mighty good fight for what is right.
I really love this book and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys historical fiction war novels with an amazing love story ❤️ 🍒.
Nobuko is only 15 when Hiroshima is bombed. Nobuko miraculously survives. Many others around her don't.
Following the annihilation of Hiroshima, Nobuko tries to find her way again, to survive. Not just for herself, but for the family members she has left. The people she loves and that she is now living for.
This is when she meets Gordon, an Australian soldier. Their connection is instantaneous and a sweet honest love begins. But, it's also a dangerous kind, as fraternising between the Japanese and Australians is not allowed in the aftermaths of WWII.
This is a memorable powerful story of a beautiful couple and how Nobuko comes to be one of Australia's first war brides. A story of overcoming the impossible with a heavy dose of hope, love and a mighty good fight for what is right.
I really love this book and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys historical fiction war novels with an amazing love story ❤️ 🍒.