The War I Finally Won Hardcover – Deckle Edge, October 3, 2017

Having read the 1st book of this short series, "The War that Saved My Life", I was excited to find that the new book is every bit as good - perhaps even better - than the first. Kimberly Brubaker Bradley is an extremely talented writer with the ability to embody her lead character's emotional and psychological qualities in her voicings while also delivering important social commentaries without being preachy, opinionated or leading. The books are listed as children's books and I, in fact, was made aware of both of them through my 9 year old granddaughter and her Mom. However, the writing and story line is so compelling that I was totally captivated by both books and simply could not put them down. I would recommend them to anyone who enjoys good writing, good characters and a quality reading experience.

I am a Christian bookworm who has been homeschooling a girl, 9, and a boy, 11, during the pandemic. I have chosen almost exclusively Newberry Award Winning books for their reading materials this year in the hopes of helping two kids who were behind in reading to fall in love with reading. We read The War that Saved My Life first. Somewhere along the way, the boy who had told me he would NEVER like reading and I couldn't make him, said "I just love this book!" It was indeed one of the most beautifully written children's books I have ever read, but the ending was quite abrupt, leaving the reader hanging. I was thrilled to find that there was a sequel. This book. As always, I read the reviews before ordering and was troubled to find a review "warning" that the clues to a homosexual relationship in the first book are clearly stated fact in the second book. Because of how well written the first was, I ordered it anyway, deciding I would read it myself before deciding whether to read it to the children. They are young, and in my judgement, too young to be exposed to such a topic. It is true that the first book AND this book make enough references to convince me that the English woman who cared for Ada and Jamie was indeed a woman who had been in a same sex relationship before her partner died. However, both books ever and only refer to that woman as her best friend, as someone she loved, and as someone whose death she grieved. Now, each person has to make their own judgements on these things, and I do not believe an Amazon review is the place to share mine. I just want to set the record straight because of the review I read. I am thinking carefully how I will handle any questions from my two students as to Why Susan's family disowned her and wouldn't see her anymore, though no such questions occurred in book 1. Once I settle that in my mind, I intend to read this beautiful story that is filled with WWII history, not to mention wisdom about the pain of life (child abuse, child neglect, death from war, etc.) and how to handle it courageously. The book is so memorable I have no doubt that one day when they are older, they may come to realize who Susan was. And, I believe it will give them compassion for people who are different from them. In that sense, at least, I think that will be a Christian thing.

My 11 year old and I read the first book and reading this one now. We can hardly stand to put it down. We highly recommend this book. It’s as good as the first one.

Please read this book if you are into historical fiction!!! It is one of the best historical fiction books I’ve ever read.

The 14 year old granddaughter of a lifelong friend, suggested she read the first book "The War that Saved my Life". My friend thought so highly of it she sent me a copy. I read it very quickly, unusual for me, but it was very well-written, the story was compelling, thoughtful, touching, compassionate and engaging. The children in the story must leave London during WWII. The experiences of war are compelling enough, but to follow the lives of these and other children, in the story, was heart wrenching and heart warming. Having completed the book I had to know what happened next. Thus, "The War I finally Won". I was not disappointed. The themes introduced in both stories are of accepting differences, loss of those we love, what love means in its many forms, acceptance, transition, growth, kindness and compassion. You may as well buy both at the same time. Share with your young children, or encourage your youth-child to read. In the past year I have read four books about WWII, "All the Light We Cannot See" again about very special older youth & war, a stunningly beautiful book by Anthony Doerr, these two, and a true story "Child of the Warsaw Ghetto" by David Adler. Having recently read that some children have never heard of the Holocaust, repercussions the migration of children in England during WWII, or the internment camps for Japanese Americans, I was deeply saddened. I will be donating three of these books to our church library and write a short review to encourage families and youth to read them. If you have not read these books, I hope you will.

This sweet book is good for anyone who wants to feel good when the story is done. Told from the heroine's pov you come to understand her journey from a 'feral cat' to a loved and loving youg woman.

Our whole family (7, 9, 38, and 43) LOVES this book. It is so touching and helps us all learn about experiences we will never have ourselves. It's been a great empathy tool in our house.

Genuinely the first book has been a favoured for years, read it dozens of time, only just now got around to getting the sequel and it’s so worth it.

I really enjoyed this book sequel because it's amazing how Ada teaches her self to ride a horse and always wants to take care of her brother and susan. :)

Very good book.my daughter loved it.

I received it JUST IN TIME to gift it to my dearest friend on Valentine's. Perfect. The book itself arrived in perfect shape, of course. As for the story, I can't think of a better one to hook young people into reading and historical drama.

O serviço da Amazon é excelente, a entrega foi super rápida porém, o produto veio com defeito. Cada página está de um tamanho, a impressão saiu errada, fiquei decepcionada