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All We Thought We Knew

By: Michelle Shocklee
Narrated by: Caroline Hewitt
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She was so sure she knew her family’s story . . . Now she wonders if she was wrong about all of it.

1969. When Mattie Taylor’s twin brother was killed in Vietnam, she lost her best friend and the only person who really understood her. Now, news that her mother is dying sends Mattie back home, despite blaming her father for Mark’s death. Mama’s last wish is that Mattie would read some old letters stored in a trunk, from people Mattie doesn’t even know. Mama insists they hold the answers Mattie is looking for.

1942. Ava Delaney is picking up the pieces of her life following her husband’s death at Pearl Harbor. Living with her mother-in-law on a secluded farm in Tennessee is far different than the life Ava imagined when she married only a few short months ago. Desperate to get out of the house, Ava seeks work at a nearby military base, where she soon discovers the American government is housing Germans who they have classified as enemy aliens. As Ava works to process legal documents for the military, she crosses paths with Gunther Schneider, a German who is helping care for wounded soldiers. Ava questions why a man as gentle and kind as Gunther should be forced to live in the internment camp, and as they become friends, her sense of the injustice grows . . . as do her feelings for him. Faced with the possibility of losing Gunther, Ava must choose whether loving someone deemed the enemy is a risk worth taking, even if it means being ostracized by all those around her.

In the midst of pain and loss two women must come face-to-face with their own assumptions about what they thought they knew about themselves and others. What they discover will lead to a far greater appreciation of their own legacies and the love of those dearest to them.

  • Includes discussion guide for book groups
  • Standalone Southern, historical family drama about enduring hope amid personal tragedy
  • Clean, suspenseful historical fiction, perfect for fans of Susan Meissner or Lisa Wingate
  • Dual timeline set during the Vietnam War and WWII.
©2024 Michelle Shocklee (P)2024 Tyndale House Publishers
Christian Fiction Family Life Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Southern United States World Literature Tearjerking
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Compelling Heart Journey • Dual Timeline Story • Spiritual Content • Heartfelt Storytelling • Optimistic Ending
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I loved this dual-timeline story. The characters were engaging and the mystery was riveting until the end. I love the thoughtful handling of realistic scenarios that often go unnoticed. Michelle Shocklee is one of my all-time favorite authors. I heartily recommend this book!

Great story and narration!

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Inspiring and informative story! I love the way the author wove the history of two wars, WWII and Vietnam through one family. She taught me much about how hurtful prejudice can be for generations of many people.

Love wins over wars

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This historical dual timeline story is set during WWII & the Vietnam War, where it explores the perspectives of three individuals: Mattie, Ava and Gunter. This is a story of faith, family and hidden secrets. It’s riveting and will keep you guessing.

The faith and family elements are PHENOMENAL

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Well, written past paste incredible story.


I love how this dual timeline came together and could not put this book down.

Gripping heartfelt story that is well narrated

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I really loved the simple story of this book, yet weaved throughout with history and real struggles that all can relate to.

I also love a happy ending! Highly recommend!

Heartwarming!

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I loved every bit of this story. You won’t be sorry you listened to it & every other book by this author.

Michelle Shocklee is a fantastic author!

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Surprising end. Good conflict that provides healthy questions about war and Christian faith. Good reminder to not make generalizations on different racial/ethnic groups!

Surprising end.

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Amazingly awesome- stole my heart. I loved these characters- felt their pain & reveled at their victories over pain and hurt. Such an incredible plot.

A MUST READ

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I loved how this story coiled tighter and tighter - kind of like Mattie, the younger heroine. Her character change brought tears to my eyes. If you enjoy exploring competing viewpoints, social issues, and a good horse sprinkled throughout, you’ll like this novel. I recommend the narrator as well.

Spanning 2 wars, devastating loss and forever love

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The details and love put into both time pieces- helping me feel the situations they went through.

Author’s Ability to connect us to the people and times, and to God’s love.

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