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Lädt ... Christmas Eve, 1914 (2014)von Charles Olivier
THE WAR ROOM (567) Lädt ...
Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. 2018 Winter, audiobook: This was one of the December free-to-member-picks from Audible, that, yes, I ended up listening to in January once Christmas rush was finally freed up and my traveling was over. I didn't read close enough (or maybe at all) on the summary of this one, because somehow it skipped my brain entirely what this story was about (and as a history major, and being in love with Brooks' song about it, I know ALL ABOUT THIS event in history), but I didn't realize until they were walking out to meet the German's carrying the trees and the singing start, and then -- I was just in tears. Which lasted through the next almost ten minutes of it, and counts in as possibly the second only book (and only historical novelization) I've cried at. It's beautiful. I love this fictionalized version of the events, the people, everything. keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
In 1914, the war which was to have been wrapped up by Christmas had--in reality--only just begun, as all sides entrenched themselves deeper into the Great War. Christmas Eve, 1914 follows one company of British officers as they rotate forward to spend their Christmas on the front lines, a mere 80 yards from the German guns. Upper- and working-class men and boys are thrown together into one trench and struggle to survive. Beyond the exploding shells and artillery, the merciless freezing cold, extreme hunger, and crushing exhaustion, these young men--both British and German--discover a miracle of grace, as enemies becomes friends and an impossible Christmas finally arrives. Written by Emmy Award winner Charles Olivier and produced by Dawn Prestwich (The Killing) to commemorate the Christmas Truce's centennial anniversary, this astonishing moment of peace in the midst of total war is brought to life as a vivid and immersive audiodrama, featuring a full-cast performance, elaborate sound design, and an original musical score. Listeners will also enjoy a classic Christmas carol, "Il Est Ne," performed by Tom Tom Club, at the conclusion of the story. The full cast includes Damon Herriman, Cameron Daddo, Xander Berkeley, James Scott, Lance Guest, Nate Jones, Cody Fern, John Beck, Gabe Greenspan, and Heiko Obermoeller. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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I'd absolutely recommend giving it a listen! It'll tug your heartstrings. ( )