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Title	:	Against the Wind (Zion Diaries #2)
Author	:	Bodie Thoene
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Special Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 325 pages
Published	:	March 1st 2011 by Summerside Press
Categories	:	Historical. Historical Fiction. Christian Fiction. Fiction. War. World War II. Christian

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As Nazi forces tighten their net of evil over Europe in 1940, famed Jewish concert violist Elisa Lindheim Murphy escapes from Vienna to England. But both Elisa and her American newsman husband, John Murphy, are convinced that nowhere in Europe is safe from Hitler's seemingly unstoppable forces. As Nazi U-boats patrol and sink Allied vessels in the North Atlantic, Elisa makes a desperate but brave decision to accompany Jewish refugee children on a civilian transport through treacherous seas to seek asylum in America. At least there, in the land of freedom, the ragged remnant of the Jewish people can live on in peace and safety or so she hopes. But as German torpedoes streak toward the refugee ship, Elisa will face the greatest trial of her life…. Bonus Feature: Study & Discussion Questions for Individuals and Groups

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ISBN:	1609361083 (ISBN13: 9781609361082)
Edition Language:	English
Series:	Zion Diaries #2

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Against the Wind picks up the story of Elisa Lindheim Murphy as recorded by her while afloat on the Atlantic.The tale reveals another aspect of the fight for survival against the Third Reich. We see parents having to choose whether to risk sending their children across the ocean to America during the London Blitz or keep them close and risk losing them to the bombing.I enjoyed spending more time with Elisa and experiencing this portion of her life with her.Though I didn't find it as gripping as

The Thoene's are remarkableThis is the second in the series and such a page turner!! I had to make myself out it down!! Loved it!!

The continuing story of German born Elisa Murphy and her husband John picks up where the Zion Covenant series left off. The Nazis continue bombing England more feverishly, and when Elisa's aunt Helen and her cousin's baby Alfie are killed in their home, the need to act becomes more personal. After they see their own three children safely sent to America with John's parents, Elisa engages in an orphan rescue program herself, that is quickly thwarted by the enemy. I was on the edge of my seat

I'm so impressed with these series - the Zion Covenant, Chronicles, Legacy and Diary. What better way to learn about WWII in all its horror, and to see the people (or fictional representatives) living out their challenges? This was hard to put down - I've only been marooned on the ocean once, in Unbroken, and this journey was exhausting! The ending was perfect.

This is my 5th or 6th Thoene book I've read. It was a page turner and a thought provoking tale. Elisa Lindheim Murphy's story is captivating. Glad I chose to read this diary series bridged with Zion Chronicles. A rewarding, blessed historical fiction read.

Story of a Jewish violinist escape, with many children in her charge, to an American bound vessel. The vessel is hit by a torpedo, but she is safely launched to a life-raft, where the majority of the story is endlessly told from - it seems 2/3s of the book, which is much too much time; it gets boring! Evidently, finally, the raft is rescued and the rafters are brought back to land, to a surprising ending.

I can't believe I'm saying this, because I'm such a huge fan of the Thoenes, but I found myself skimming this book. After waiting so long to hear more about the story of Elisa and John Murphy, I feel let down. It's not a terrible book. It would be fine all on its own. It's just not as good as the original series.