Angels of the Pacific, Elise Hooper
Angels of the Pacific, Elise Hooper
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Angels of the Pacific
A Novel of World War II

Author: Elise Hooper

Narrator: Karissa Vacker, Fran de Leon

Unabridged: 10 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 03/08/2022


Synopsis

""Absolutely riveting. A stay-up-all night read about two very different women who discover just how strong they can be—and just how much they'll dare—during the brutal Japanese occupation of the Philippines in World War II. This story of endurance and sisterhood will have you turning pages late into the night."" —Lauren Willig, New York Times bestselling authorIf you loved Beantown Girls by Jane Healey and Hazel Gaynor’s When We Were Young & Brave, then you won’t want to miss critically acclaimed author Elise Hooper’s powerful new novel of the Angels of Bataan, nurses held as prisoners during the occupation of the Philippines in World War II.Their survival would depend on sisterhood and service.Inspired by the extraordinary true stories of World War II’s American Army nurses famously known as the Angels of Bataan and the unsung contributions of Filipinas of the resistance, this novel transports us to a remarkable era of hope, bravery, perseverance, and ultimately—victory.The Philippines, 1941: Tess Abbott, an American Army nurse, has fled the hardships of the Great Depression at home for the glamour and adventure of Manila, one of the most desirable postings in the world. But everything changes when the Japanese Imperial Army invades with lightning speed and devastating results. Tess and her band of nurses serve on the front lines until they are captured as prisoners of war and held behind the high stone walls of Manila’s Santo Tomas Internment Camp.When the Japanese occupation of her beloved homeland commences, Flor Dalisay, a Filipina university student, will be drawn into the underground network of resistance, discovering within herself reserves of courage, resilience, and leadership she never knew she possessed.As the war continues, Tess and Flor face danger, deprivation, and terror, leading them into a web of danger as they unexpectedly work together to save lives and win their freedom.

About Elise Hooper

A native New Englander, Elise Hooper spent several years writing for television and online news outlets before getting an MA and teaching high-school literature and history. Her debut novel, The Other Alcott, was a nominee for the 2017 Washington Book Award. More novels—Learning to See, Fast Girls, and Angels of the Pacific—followed, all centered on the lives of extraordinary but overlooked historical women. Hooper now lives in Seattle with her husband and two teenage daughters. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by Darla on October 20, 2022

It was possible to both mourn the sorrow and pain of the past, but also view it as a time of growth and discovery. I realized that grief and gratitude can exist side by side. Meet Tess and Flor. They are both in the South Pacific during WW II. Tess as a nurse in several locations including Manila, Ba......more

Goodreads review by Sara on January 10, 2022

Told in vivid detail and with tremendous heart, Angels of the Pacific is a deeply moving WWII novel that will have you up all night turning the pages. Hooper masterfully brings this little known story of the heroic nurses in the Philippines to life, weaving together fascinating history, an intricate......more

Goodreads review by Amy & Matt Huey on September 20, 2021

I loved Angels of the Pacific! I have a unique relation to the book as my grandmother Tess was the inspiration of the book. She was a Navy nurse in the Pacific and Elise and I had a special day with her hearing her stories and helping put a face to the story of these amazingly courageous women. My g......more

Goodreads review by Christine on March 10, 2022

Hooper always delivers insightful, intriguing novels about strong women. I highly recommend any of her books. 1941 in the Philippines-American Army nurse, Tess Abbott is sent to Manila. This is one of the most soft after posts, however the Japanese Imperial army invades. Tess, along with other nurses......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on September 09, 2022

I received a copy of this book for free from the publisher (William Morrow) for promotional purposes. What a book! I personally found it to be a brutal and heart-wrenching read because the story really hit home for me. Short personal story: I am half Filipino and my maternal grandparents lived throug......more