The Soldier's Child

Name: The Soldier's Child
Brand: Dreamscape Media
Availability: InStock
Author: Tetyana Denford
ISBN: 9781666647136

Author: Tetyana Denford

Narrator: Julia Emelin

Unabridged: 10 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Dreamscape Media

Published: 09/12/2023

Categories: Fiction, Sagas, Military Fiction, Historical Fiction

Synopsis

Ukraine, 1941. War has ripped Katya’s country and heart in two. When two soldiers knock down her door and force her into a truck, she knows deep down that this might be the last time she ever sees home. As she is driven away to a labor camp, she looks out the tiny window at the barren winter landscape and thinks only of her son, Alexander, who she was forced to leave behind and may never see again… Decades later, Katya has tried to rebuild her life after the horrors of war, but she still clings onto the hope of being reunited with her precious son. But little does she know that her son moved his family to America years ago in search of a better life. Can she find peace without knowing what happened to him? Will Katya ever be able to reunite with Alexander and tell the truth about who she is? Or will they be defeated by the war that has already taken so much from them? Based on incredible true events faced by the author’s family, this emotional and gripping story of family, struggle, and the unwavering strength of hope is perfect for fans of The Four Winds, Beneath a Scarlet Sky, and All the Light We Cannot See.

About Tetyana Denford

Tetyana Denford is a Ukrainian-American poet, translator, and author of historical fiction. Her debut novel, which details her immigrant family's escape from wartime Ukraine, was longlisted for the Reader’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards and has since been published globally to critical acclaim. She also hosts The Craft and Business of Books on YouTube. She currently lives in New York with her husband and children.

About Julia Emelin

Julia Emelin is a professional actress and voiceover artist. Born and raised in Saint Petersburg, Russia, she graduated from Saint Petersburg Theatre Academy before moving to Hollywood. She has since appeared in numerous television and film productions and appreciates any opportunity to be on stage, on screen, or behind a mic.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Robin Loves on July 17, 2023

Forced to watch her child grow up under the care of her brother and sister-in-law has left Katya broken. Adding to that, war was underway and Katya’s home country of Ukraine was being torn to pieces. Now several decades have passed and Katya’s life began anew. However, her tragic past, how she was a......more

Goodreads review by Sharon Valler: on July 11, 2023

The Soldier's Child: A powerful and heartbreaking WW2 saga based on a true story. “He is mine, he is ours,” she whispers, as the tears in her eyes gather in the corners. She holds her baby tightly, her breath coming out in ragged gasps, knowing that she needs to give her child to her brother forever.......more

Goodreads review by Marinda on October 31, 2024

Painful but beautiful ❤️......more

Goodreads review by Lolita on October 28, 2024

This was such a good book. It was heartbreaking and yet powerful to listen to. This mother's love for her son and the terrible things that she experienced brought me to tears several times. This was based on a true story......more

Goodreads review by Emma on July 13, 2023

The Soldier’s Child is the first book that I have read by Tetyana Denford which is based on a true story and given the title I presumed it would be about said soldier Alex and his child who is also named Alex. The synopsis suggests one thing but in fact the reader is given much more as the story is......more