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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Book/Author Spotlight and Giveaway


About the book:
This extraordinary and unflinchingly honest memoir takes us on a riveting journey into the hearts and souls of three enigmatic people whose destinies are forever changed by the events of World War II. The secrets of misguided love and passions are revealed as the author journeys between the past and the present to solve the mystery of a handsome Polish officer with piercing blue eyes and sun-colored hair. Maria Sutton takes us to the dark green hills and valleys of the ancient Carpathian Mountains in Ukraine, where the woody fragrance of birch trees and new-mown hay fills the fresh, crisp air after a heavy rain. Vicariously, we see a sunrise over Poland obscured by brightly colored swastikas on warplanes and then we will be taken into suffocating cattle cars, lice-infested stalags, and to the Dachau death camp. Further down a country road, the hearty laughter and beer steins clinking with each salute to the Fuhrer s astonishing victories can be heard. 

As Maria takes us on this odyssey to solve a decades-long mystery, she learns the family secrets of untold heroism, quiet courage, and a mother s love and of tragedy, disillusionment, and heartbreak. At the end of her long journey, Maria uncovers a shattering and painful truth. But the secret, however heartbreaking, would also become the greatest gift she would receive





I was recently contacted by Maria Sutton asking if I would be interested in reading and reviewing her book, "The Night Sky: A Journey From Dachau to Denver and Back." I read the synopsis and immediately knew that this was the type of memoir that I love to read. Maria was kind enough to offer a giveaway that is international and a signed copy will go to the lucky winner.

To be considered for the giveaway please leave your email address in the comments section below. The giveaway is limited to the following countries: US, Canada, Germany, Poland, Australia and the UK.  Comments to win will close on January 31, 2012 @ 11:59 p.m. EST

14 comments:

  1. Oh wow Staci!! I would LOVE to win this!! The story sounds wonderful, and my mother-in-law who is also an avid reader is Polish (well, both of Brian's parents are! lol!) and I would LOVE to pass this on to her (after I read it, of course! lol)! Thanks for the chance! :):):):):):) bmwgirl@cox.net :):):):):):):):):):):)

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  2. I've seen quite a few WWII novels out there and memoirs too. So many stories....

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  3. OMG, I would love to enter this one. Sounds like the kind of memoir that I enjoy as well. thanks for the giveaway, savvyverseandwit at gmail

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  4. I've been hearing about this book. It sounds like a rough but worthwhile read. Thanks for hosting a giveaway. thedavi4(at)gmail(dot)com

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  5. thank you for this wonderful giveaway. I appreciate literature and all novels and memoirs written about this subject since they are memorable and emotional. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  6. I am captivated by this beautiful and extraordinary memoir. Very meaningful and thought provoking book. Thanks for this chance. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  7. I almost took this one, too, but I'd been so busy that I passed. But I would love to read it.

    I'm at chezraine@gmail.com

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  8. I absolutely love memoirs! This sounds like a great book! Count me in! Thanks!

    Margaret
    singitm(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  9. I've really developed a love for memoir's. I'm "starring" this review. nice job.

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  10. I really enjoy stories set in this time period. I'm glad this age group is writing down their memories before it's too late.

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  11. Love memoirs and that time period. Count me in for the giveaway!

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  12. I would really love to read this. I love war time memoirs. I haven't seen this book before.It sounds facinating.

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

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  13. I thoroughly enjoy the poignancy of memoirs like this one and I love learning about our history while reading. Thanks for the opportunity :)

    teddyree[at]optusnet[dot]com[dot]au

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  14. This sounds like a fascinating memoir. Thanks for the giveaway.
    mtakala1 AT yahoo DOT com

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