Audiobook Review: The War That Saved My Life

I had been meaning to read this book for a while and since I never got around to it, I ended up listening to the audio version.  I was not disappointed!  I am not a huge fan of historical fiction, but this book and it's narrator have changed my point of view.  I was so hooked on this audio book, that it only took me 2 days to listen to the entire thing!  Not a bad way to spend 7 hours and 38 minutes!  😄

This powerful story is about a young girl named Ada and her little brother, Jamie, who escape an abusive mother in the midst of Hitler's takeover in London.  The siblings find themselves in the English countryside where a woman named Susan apprehensively takes them in.  Though Susan never had any children herself, she is a kind woman and takes care of Ada and Jamie.  Susan pays special attention to Ada, who has a club foot and is determined to learn to walk and even ride a horse.  As Hitler's war ravages through England, Ada learns what true strength is and that her voice is a powerful thing.  Heartbreaking, uplifting, and emotional, The War That Saved My Life is worth a listen!

Jayne Entwistle does a wonderful job of narrating the book!  Every character has a distinct voice, so you always know who is speaking.  She also has a very pleasant accent, which immerses you into the setting of the book.  Even my kids were stuck to their seats listening to what would happen next!  This was an excellent audio book and I'm looking forward to listening to the next one in the series!