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Bonhoeffer by Eric Metaxas—The Cost of Discipleship
A friend of mine watched a movie about Dietrich Bonhoeffer and thought I might like it. Since I didn’t know who this was, I did a little research…and was fascinated. Instead of watching the movie, I decided to head to the library and check out Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy by Eric Metaxas. In this…
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Dutch Girl: Audrey Hepburn and World War II, a Review
Overview Dutch Girl: Audrey Hepburn and World War II by Robert Matzen seeks to uncover the little-known story of the iconic actress’s adolescence under Nazi occupation in the Netherlands. Drawing from several sources including wartime diaries and interviews, the book reveals how Hepburn endured the trauma of war. Some of the horrors she faced included…
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Andrew Jackson Higgins and the Boats that Won World War II, a 3-Minute Review
Jerry E. Strahan’s biography, Andrew Jackson Higgins and the Boats that Won World War II, enlightens readers by detailing the contributions of one of the most overlooked figures of World War II. Higgins, a Louisiana-based boatbuilder and Nebraska native, revolutionized amphibious warfare by designing the LCVP (Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel)—the boats that made the D-Day…
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Eisenhower in War and Peace, a 3-Minute Review
Jean Edward Smith’s Eisenhower in War and Peace is a definitive biography of one of the most influential people of the 20th century: Dwight D. Eisenhower. Smith’s comprehensive entry explores Ike’s humble beginnings in Abilene, Kansas through his presidency, and everything in between. It offers a balanced view of Eisenhower as both a strategic leader…
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Andrew Jackson Higgins: The Forgotten Hero of World War II
Throughout history, many inventors go underappreciated. Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin. Philo Farnsworth invented television. Louis Braille developed…Braille. How many of you could name any one of these inventors? And no. Just saying Braille doesn’t count. Though their names go unremembered, their legacies live on in their achievements. In this post, we’ll talk about another one…
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SAC Aerospace Museum: A Great Stop for Aircraft Fans
You find yourself traveling on I-80 near Omaha, Nebraska. You’ve been driving for hours. A nice walk would do you good and you have some time. What will you do? Stop by a crowded truck stop with “the cleanest bathrooms in the country”? Go to a rest stop with a few trees and a maybe…
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