A Woman of War

I found the story very fascinating -- sort of a 'what if' historical story...I suppose there could be truth in it, but doubt it. We follow the narrator, a midwife, on two journeys....one present-day journey to care for Eva Braun and one past-tense journey to see how she got to be who she is today. There are tragic moments, though not nearly as graphic as things I've read in other Holocaust books (thankfully), and you'll learn quite a bit about midwifery just by reading. The ending had an element of surprise to it, and I was glad to see the twists and turns...it kept me guessing.

I cannot give enough praise for A Woman of War. I have had the opportunity to read many historical fiction novels (it’s a favorite of mine) and this one is definitely the #1 on my list of books Ive read in 2018.
I don’t want to give away too much of the story, but the main character is amazing. She’s courageous, compassionate, & inspiring. She was faced with many tough decisions during World War 2 and watching her wrestle with them was emotional. I’ll admit I cried more than once in this book, which is rare for me to do.
If you are looking for a page turner, this is it. I read the book cover to cover in 48 hours. If I could give this book a 6/5 Stars I would!

This book is very compelling. What if Eva Braun had given birth to Hitler's baby? It's a well written story, of not a chilling prospect.. Anke, a midwife, is chosen to assist Eva in her birth. There are flashbacks to the main character's earlier life and her experiences in Ravensbruck. I was eager to see how the author would resolve the birth and afterward. It was a clever twist, but I think the consequences for midwife's actions would have been much more dire than depicted by the author. The romance angle wasn't that believable either. All all in all, a good read, but the title is very unimaginative.

I really enjoyed this novel, a perfect combination of truth and historical fiction, it keeps you wondering and hoping while seeing a different perspective.

This book couldn't have been written any better. I was captivated right from the beginning by the protagonist and her journey from nurse to "patron" of a concentration camp and back again. From the first few pages I was wondering if this was going to become my favorite read of the year, and I dare say it's done just that!
The writing is magnificent. Descriptive but not monotonously long-winded, captivating without any lulls in plot movement, and a truly fascinating protagonist to follow. Everything from her demeanor to the decisions she made throughout the story make for a whirlwind of a tale. Usually when stories do the back-and-forth from past to present, I have a hard time keeping up with it, but it was done so well here! I thought it wrapped up beautifully with an epilogue. Truly a lovely read!