Suzanne Elizabeth Anderson

I turned to my sister and saw the rage that filled her eyes.
She leaned over and whispered in my ear. "First you take the man that I love and then you take my prize. I will never forgive you."
But she did in time. I gave up poetry after that contest. And I gave up Deszo."

Budapest. The Germans have just arrived and the Russians are on their way. Twin sisters Anna and Natalie are sheltering their half-Jewish niece in their apartment while looking for a better solution. There are no more trains show more allowed past the border. The greengrocer is thinking of turning them in to get the Nazis off her back and there is little food. It's a desperate time, for all involved. One sister teeters on the edge of reality, leaving the other to try and solve the situation on her own. They turn to the one man who might be able to help. The one man who has loved them both. Deszo.

So, yes, it's a love triangle - but - it's not YA and it's a standalone so you don't have to read an entire trilogy for the conclusion! Best WWII book ever? No, but not the worst either. An enjoyable few hours in a genre that I adore, I'll take it. An interesting contemplation of jealousy, what-ifs and familial love. show less

I won this book through the first-reads program.

God Loves You. - Chester Blue is the sweetest of sweet books. It is saccharine and innocence, optimism and oh golly gee swell. It's a book that warmed my sometimes cynical heart, made me tear up and smile. It's the warmth on a cold day, and the reassurance you need when you've been down and sad. Really, this book was just what I needed tonight.

The book begins with a blue bear named Chester showing up on the doorstep of a woman who sure needs show more it. He has a note with him, which is what gives the book its title. From there, the bear travels, popping up just when a person needs him. While the plot is simple, and the language easy, this is a recipe sweet enough for people of any age to read. It reminds me of the books I grew up on, that I was so incredibly proud I could read by myself.

If I ever have the chance, this is certainly a book I'll share with younger kids, my own peers, and the older crowd.

Heck, we all need a Chester Blue. show less

I can't believe there are so many high ratings on this book. It could have been very interesting but the story jumped around between past incidents with Mrs. Tuesday's life and her present circumstances. It seemed as if she wanted to bring faith into the story, but it was not clearly presented until the end when it was "tacked on".

Blue is my favorite color and I love God so I purchased and began reading this ebook with a certain level of expectation. We’ve heard of angels, we’ve heard of prophets, priests and Kings who have all in some way been representatives, symbols or messengers from God. So why not a cuddly blue bear called Chester with a suitcase of goodies?

The author is clear not to have the characters worship Chester because his role is a messenger, however, in his presence they are reminded of God’s show more love and the answers though unexpected are found. He does this again and again as he travels cross country helping to solve problems and showing God’s love to everyone he comes into contact with…bringing about inevitable change.

This is so much more than a charming book about a mysterious bear that seems to show up in the right place at just the right time. It is God’s reminder to each and everyone of us that He loves us and cares for us. Even when we forget about Him and turn our backs on Him. He wants us to know that if we can just remember His love in the midst of our struggles: emotional, mental, physical, financial etc. His promises will hold true and save us some unnecessary heartache.

My Recommendation:

God Loves You. ~Chester Blue is not only a wonderful book to read for yourself, but an awesome book to use to introduce children to God. show less