After the War
After the War by Libby Sternberg, published by Istoria Books on June 6, 2013, is a literary fiction novel that explores the lingering effects of war on individuals and families. Set in the summer of 1955, the story begins with a young nun awakening in Johns Hopkins Hospital after an overdose, unable to recall the circumstances that led her there. As she recovers, the narrative delves into the lives of those around her, including her brother, a former GI grappling with feelings of betrayal, and her sister-in-law, who is in search of love.
Readers will find a poignant examination of family life and the personal struggles faced by each character, all of whom bear the scars of war in different ways. The novel presents a tapestry of emotions, highlighting the complexities of relationships and the quest for peace amidst trauma. With 416 pages, this edition invites readers to reflect on themes of faith, love, and the enduring impact of conflict, all conveyed through Sternberg’s evocative storytelling.
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AFTER THE WAR by Libby Sternberg A decade after the war, its devastation still haunts them… In the summer of 1955, a young nun awakens in Johns Hopkins Hospital after suffering an overdose, unable to remember the events that brought her there. As she recovers, she becomes the center of quiet struggles among those who surround her: her brother, a former GI still stung by betrayal during his years of service; her sister-in-law, a beautiful woman seeking love at any price; her confessor, a Jesuit priest who lost everything during the bombing of London; her nurse, a war widow whose sunny optimism leads to repeated disappointment; and her doctor, a psychiatrist beset by survival guilt and doubts about his profession’s ability to heal. Suffering from unseen war wounds ten years after the fighting ended, they each find their way to a very personal peace. “…a touching novel of faith and family…an evocative story of love lost, and found, told with beautiful language and emotional clarity. A novel to savor.” Christy English, author of The Queen’s Pawn ____
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