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Saving Amelie
Cathy Gohlke

Tyndale House Publishers
June 2014
On Sale: June 3, 2014
Featuring: Jason Young; Rachel Kramer; Kristine
400 pages
ISBN: 1414383223
EAN: 9781414383224
Kindle: B00GWT9EG4
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Inspirational Historical

Increasingly wary of her father’s genetic research, Rachel Kramer has determined that this trip with him to Germany—in the summer of 1939—will be her last. But a cryptic letter from her estranged friend, begging Rachel for help, changes everything. Married to SS officer Gerhardt Schlick, Kristine sees the dark tides turning and fears her husband views their daughter, Amelie, deaf since birth, as a blight on his Aryan bloodline. Once courted by Schlick, Rachel knows he’s as dangerous as the swastikas that hang like ebony spiders from every government building in Berlin. She fears her father’s files may hold answers about Hitler’s plans for others, like Amelie, whom the regime deems “unworthy of life.” She risks searching his classified documents only to uncover shocking secrets about her own history and a family she’s never known. Now hunted by the SS, Rachel turns to Jason Young—a driven, disarming American journalist and unlikely ally—who connects her to the resistance and to controversial theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Forced into hiding, Rachel’s every ideal is challenged as she and Jason walk a knife’s edge, risking their lives—and asking others to do the same—for those they barely know but come to love.

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19 comments posted.

Re: Saving Amelie

This sounds like a powerful book. And a very difficult subject.
(Susan Johnson 6:50pm June 10, 2014)

I loved your book Band of Sisters. This sounds like another well written book. I love learning more about history through well researched Christian fiction. I look forward to reading Saving Amelie.
(Pam Kellogg 7:48pm June 10, 2014)

I am so glad that you decided to write a book that keeps
History alive!! I am one of those people who try to seek
out those books and read them - whether they are
biographies, or just stories about History in general. The
story that you chose sounds like it would keep me on the
edge of my seat in parts, and I would be interested in
reading it this Summer.
(Peggy Roberson 8:53am June 13, 2014)

What a great-sounding book. I'm originally from LI so I feel even more drawn to your book. Best of luck with it.
(Nancy Reynolds 11:21am June 13, 2014)

This memorable and meaningful novel would be enjoyed greatly
and is important and fascinating. Thanks for your writing and
this story.
(Sharon Berger 2:09pm June 13, 2014)

Wow, what a powerful subject. Your new book sounds great.
(Jen Frederick 2:39pm June 13, 2014)

A dark concept...was this difficult to write?
(Diane Pollock 8:54pm June 13, 2014)

I love historical fiction. Sounds like a good one!
(Vicki Hancock 4:02am June 14, 2014)

this sounds like a real story and really good.
(Mal Kaplan 8:24am June 14, 2014)

This sounds very interesting. I will add it to my TBR list.
(Vennie Martinisi 1:03pm June 14, 2014)

Saving Amelie sounds like an exciting. Some horrible events took place during that period of time and there are some wonderful stories about unexpected heroes. Even though Saving Amelie is fiction, it sounds like something that could have happened.
(Anna Speed 1:45pm June 14, 2014)

This book sounds great Cathy. Please put my name in. Maxie Anderson
(Maxie Anderson 10:42pm June 14, 2014)

Mine would be a real place. Eugenics is always something that captures
my attention.
(Laura Gullickson 11:21pm June 14, 2014)

Thank you for the extra effort I know it took to track down
Bonhoeffer's footsteps. I appreciate it when an author does
their research. The story sounds intriguing.
(Ginger Morgan 9:17am June 15, 2014)

I loved "Saving Amelie" and I have left reviews at Amazon, B&N, Good Reads, Deeper Shopping, Christian Books and Book Club Network. I lived in Post-WWII Germany (mid 1950's) and I remember how things were then. The German people were treated as bad as others were during the war. This book shows the good and bad times that the people went through. You did a lot of research on this book and it brought back the streets of Brehaven, GE when my Dad was stationed there. Had a hard time putting this one down.
(Pat Moore 4:40pm June 15, 2014)

I love reading about history
(Peggy Quidor 11:10pm June 15, 2014)

What an interesting book! It sounds like a very touching and memorable story.
(Bonnie H 10:22pm June 17, 2014)

Thank you so much for your enthusiasm for "Saving Amelie," and for discussing
the research behind the story. Thank you, too, for those who have read "Saving
Amelie" and left reviews! Very much appreciated.

I appreciate your memories of post-war Germany, Pat Moore. It was a tough
time for everyone--even after the war.

Ginger--I loved tracing Dietrich Bonhoeffer. What an inspiring man and a life
well lived! His writings have challenged and changed me.

Diane Pollock--Yes, this was dark to research and difficult to write. There were
times the research became overwhelmingly sad. I really relied on friend and
prayer partners to share the burden through those times.

Pam Kellogg-I'm so glad you enjoyed Band of Sisters. I think you'll enjoy Saving
Amelie, too. Both stories are close to my heart!

Pegger Roberson--Hope you enjoy the read this summer!

Wishing you all well and God's rich blessings! Thanks for stopping by!
(Cathy Gohlke 9:15pm June 25, 2014)

Thanks so much, Samantha, for this excellent review. You've captured the
tension of the time period!
(Cathy Gohlke 4:54pm July 14, 2014)