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Maddy's Wings
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ISBN10: 1983852309
ISBN13: 9781983852305
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: Jan 13 2018
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.49
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781983852305
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: Jan 13 2018
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.49
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
She survived the war. Now she wants to know why.
At ninety-two, Maddy is running out of time, and out of memory.Once a fearless Air Auxiliary Pilot during World War II, she now finds herself haunted by a single moment she cannot escape: the crash of a fully loaded B-26 bomber, and the question that has followed her ever since; why did she survive when others did not?
As Alzheimer's begins to blur the edges of her past, Maddy is determined to make sense of her life before it slips away completely. What follows is a deeply personal journey through memory; back to the Great Depression, the war years, devastating loss, and the fractured bonds of family.
In her final chapter, Maddy refuses to fade quietly. Between unlikely friendships, moments of humour, and a growing sense that long-buried truths are beginning to surface, she sets out to confront the past once and for all.
But some answers come at a cost-and not all secrets are ready to be uncovered. Maddy's Wings is a moving, character-driven novel about memory, resilience, and what it truly means to survive. For readers who love historical fiction with emotional depth, strong female leads, and stories that linger long after the final page.
5 Stars - A well-plotted, highly emotional historical novel.
5 Stars - A fascinating look at history through the eyes of a strong, unforgettable woman.
5 Stars - A timeless, heart-rending story with compelling twists.
In her final chapter, Maddy refuses to fade quietly. Between unlikely friendships, moments of humour, and a growing sense that long-buried truths are beginning to surface, she sets out to confront the past once and for all.
But some answers come at a cost-and not all secrets are ready to be uncovered. Maddy's Wings is a moving, character-driven novel about memory, resilience, and what it truly means to survive. For readers who love historical fiction with emotional depth, strong female leads, and stories that linger long after the final page.
5 Stars - A well-plotted, highly emotional historical novel.
5 Stars - A fascinating look at history through the eyes of a strong, unforgettable woman.
5 Stars - A timeless, heart-rending story with compelling twists.
About the Author
Jan Porter writes warm, character-driven stories about strong women, second chances, and quietly changing the rules.
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