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stannesonthehill's review against another edition
4.0
This story is so amazing, I actually double checked that it was non-fiction. Ms. Travers took the idea of finding adventure and truly ran with it. A little slow reading at the beginning, but worth pushing through. She truly led an extraordinary life!
gryphonmage's review against another edition
4.0
This was an amazing read. Susan Travers lived an amazing life, and the story is fascinating. It was a surprise that noted (and excellent) chick-lit author Wendy Holden was the co-author on this book, and the book was eminently readable and well-paced. This would be a great choice for a reader during women's history month.
nermrlib's review against another edition
4.0
A very enjoyable true story about a brave Englishwoman caught up in the tank wars in the deserts of Africa in WWII.
kinosthesia's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely a book worth spending time and attention to for its unique historical value! I was gripped by the story of this lady's life, from her self confessed frivolity of the 1920's and 30s to her entrance into the war and the French Foreign legion. Her honesty in describing her life, love and war experiences is very obvious and the fact she waited until no one could be affected by this candid portrayal of her life shows dignity, tact and sensitivity.
Highly recommend reading this and finding inspiration from her.
Highly recommend reading this and finding inspiration from her.
firetight's review against another edition
4.0
Mé zhodnocení: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0UpKHm8tPo
uberbutter's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
What a delightful way to start the 2024 reading year - with a 5 star book! Everyone knows I don't hand out stars easily but this book deserves it! This is the memoir of Susan Travers, the only woman to serve in the French Foreign Legion, serving during WWII and was right in the middle of some intense battles. And what a life this woman lived! Right from the beginning, I was gripped by Susan Travers. Not only do we find out about her time in war and afterwards but she has no problem discussing her torrid affairs which adds a bit of spice to it all. This book has it all! Love, death, war, peace, and everything in between. If you don't want to read Tomorrow to be Brave, at least take the time to look up this amazing woman and learn a bit about her. I promise, it's worth it!
helenhaworth250's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.75
mybluepants's review against another edition
5.0
You want a story about a badass woman who you can hope to aspire to be only 1% badass as she—read this book.
pamelareads's review against another edition
4.0
This was one of the best memoirs that I’ve read in a while! Definitely a book worth spending the time to read if only for its unique historical value!
Susan Travers left her privileged somewhat frivolous life in Europe to join the Free French forces at the outbreak of World War II which she spent mostly in Africa. I was intrigued by the story of this lady’s life, from her self-confessed frivolity of the 1920’s and 30’s to her entrance into war and the French Foreign Legion. I loved her honesty in describing her life, love, and war experiences.
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Susan had been approached with many offers to write her memoirs since the war but she refused them all. She wanted to wait until her husband (and others that would be affected by the portrayal of her life) had passed away. She didn’t want him to read about her life before him in a book. So, because of this, her memoir wasn’t written until she was 90 years old. This shows the dignity, tact, and sensitivity that Susan embodied.
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I highly recommend reading this poignant memoir and finding inspiration in Susan Travers! And if you’d like more information about Susan check out this link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/8271773.stm
#PamelaReads2020 #FrenchForeignLegion #WorldWarII #SusanTravers #TomorrowToBeBrave #WomenOfWar
''I think women are different. A brave man is always brave. A brave woman, there are times when she doesn't feel like being brave. War is a serious matter -- people being killed whom you know. I, on the other hand, seemed to handle war better than a broken heart. I just happen to be a person who is not frightened. I am not afraid.''
Susan Travers left her privileged somewhat frivolous life in Europe to join the Free French forces at the outbreak of World War II which she spent mostly in Africa. I was intrigued by the story of this lady’s life, from her self-confessed frivolity of the 1920’s and 30’s to her entrance into war and the French Foreign Legion. I loved her honesty in describing her life, love, and war experiences.
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Susan had been approached with many offers to write her memoirs since the war but she refused them all. She wanted to wait until her husband (and others that would be affected by the portrayal of her life) had passed away. She didn’t want him to read about her life before him in a book. So, because of this, her memoir wasn’t written until she was 90 years old. This shows the dignity, tact, and sensitivity that Susan embodied.
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I highly recommend reading this poignant memoir and finding inspiration in Susan Travers! And if you’d like more information about Susan check out this link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/8271773.stm
#PamelaReads2020 #FrenchForeignLegion #WorldWarII #SusanTravers #TomorrowToBeBrave #WomenOfWar
''I think women are different. A brave man is always brave. A brave woman, there are times when she doesn't feel like being brave. War is a serious matter -- people being killed whom you know. I, on the other hand, seemed to handle war better than a broken heart. I just happen to be a person who is not frightened. I am not afraid.''