
Miss Morgan's Book Brigade
A Novel
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Narrated by:
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Marin Ireland
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Sarah Gadon
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Jackie Sanders
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Cassandra Campbell
From the New York Times bestselling author Janet Skeslien Charles and based on the true story of Jessie Carson—the American librarian who changed the literary landscape of France—this is “a moving tale of sacrifice, heroism, and inspired storytelling immersed in the power of books to change our lives” (Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author).
1918: As the Great War rages, Jessie Carson takes a leave of absence from the New York Public Library to work for the American Committee for Devastated France. Founded by millionaire Anne Morgan, this group of international women help rebuild destroyed French communities just miles from the front. Upon arrival, Jessie strives to establish something that the French have never seen—children’s libraries. She turns ambulances into bookmobiles and trains the first French female librarians. Then she disappears.
1987: When NYPL librarian and aspiring writer Wendy Peterson stumbles across a passing reference to Jessie Carson in the archives, she becomes consumed with learning her fate. In her obsessive research, she discovers that she and the elusive librarian have more in common than their work at New York’s famed library, but she has no idea their paths will converge in surprising ways across time.
Based on the extraordinary little-known history of the women who received the Croix de Guerre medal for courage under fire, Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade is a “rich, glorious, life-affirming tribute to literature and female solidarity. Simply unforgettable” (Kate Thompson, author of The Wartime Book Club).
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History you don’t often hear of
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Strong women characters
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Ireland, narrating Kit, is a joy to listen to. My American ears think her French accent is lovely. Sarah Gadon, who narrates Wendy, however, is not in her league, in my opinion, and took away from the story. It sounds like a generic babysitter is reading a book to kids and is bored and distracted. I enjoyed learning more about the CARDS.
Just okay. Sarah Gadon narrating Wendy is not enjoyable
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The impact of the written word.
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WONDERFUL history and accurate description of the Women that helped France in WWI
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Lost interest
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What a great escape.
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Who were the CARDS?
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When telling people about the story I described the writing style to a beautiful singer who’s voice and heart paint such a picture you are drawn in.
Well that is what happened with this story... this a one that I will never forget...!
So very good
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Heartbreakingly Beautiful
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