A Master Plan for Rescue
A Master Plan for Rescue by Janis Cooke Newman, published by Penguin in 2015, is a novel that intertwines themes of love and loss against the backdrop of 1942 New York and Berlin. This 322-page work explores the life-giving powers of storytelling and the heroism inspired by love through the experiences of two characters: a child grappling with the loss of his father and a young man facing the decline of his beloved. Their journeys reflect the profound impact of grief and the desire to reclaim what has been lost.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of human emotions and relationships, as both characters are driven by the hope that their heroic actions can restore a sense of connection to their loved ones. The novel presents a rich tapestry of historical and literary elements, inviting reflection on how stories shape our identities and the legacies of those we cherish. A Master Plan for Rescue offers a poignant exploration of coming of age amidst adversity, emphasizing that the stories we tell can transcend time and loss.
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Named a Best Book of 2015 by the San Francisco Chronicle
From the bestselling author of Mary: Mrs. A. Lincoln, a magical novel about the surprising acts we are capable of in the name of love.
Set in 1942 New York and Berlin, A Master Plan for Rescue is an enchanting novel about the life-giving powers of storytelling, and the heroism that can be inspired by love. In essence, it is two love stories. It is the story of a child who worships his parents, then loses his father to an accident and his mother to her resulting grief. And it is the story of a young man who stumbles into the romance of his life, then watches her decline, forever changing the arc of his future. Each is propelled by the belief that if he acts heroically enough, it will restore some part of what–or whom–he has lost.
But when they meet, this boy and this man, their combined grief and magical thinking will allow them to dream the impossible. Sharing stories of the people they have lost, they are inspired to join forces and act in their memory. To do something so memorable that it might actually bring their loved ones back–even if only in spirit.
A Master Plan for Rescue is a beautiful tale, propelled by history and imagination, that suggests people’s impact upon the world doesn’t necessarily end with their lives, and that, to some degree, we are the sum of the stories we tell.
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