Book · 2021 · New York Times reviewed
All the Frequent Troubles of Our Days
Why people recommend it
All the Frequent Troubles of Our Days by Rebecca Donner is a meticulously researched true story chronicling the life of Mildred Harnack, an American woman who played a central role in the German resistance against Adolf Hitler. On an episode of The Book Review titled Life at Seven Miles Below the Sea, host Gilbert Cruz featured the author in an extensive interview. Cruz initially introduced the upcoming segment by outlining the gripping biographical subject matter and the historical significance of the resistance work. When welcoming the author to the program, Cruz reiterated the full title and praised the gripping nature of the historical narrative. As the interview concluded, Cruz celebrated the book's success by noting that it had achieved New York Times bestseller status. The discussion served as a strong recommendation to listeners, highlighting the bravery of the American heroine at the heart of the account and the exceptional depth of Donner's historical research into the clandestine anti-Nazi underground.
Who recommended it
- Gilbert Cruz Recommended
Gilbert Cruz — 3 mentions
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