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Always Remembering: A Heartwarming romantic, saga, inspired by true events Kindle Edition

by Kathy Kasunich (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 22 ratings
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“Always Remembering” intricately weaves together the heartfelt love story of Mike and Helen, a real-life couple, amid the turmoil and battles of World War II. Their blossoming love, abruptly interrupted by the war, thrusts them into a world of separation, uncertainties, loneliness, and the relentless struggle to preserve their bond. Mike confronts the brutal realities of war, while Helen grapples with a domineering mother and a meddling family that strain their relationship. Intertwined within the narrative are unedited letters penned by Mike to Helen, signed with the touching sentiment: “Always Remembering, Never Forgetting, Loving You Forever, Mike.” These letters and the nostalgic memories they evoke become their anchor amidst the chaos, empowering them to endure and cherish the person who captured their hearts.
From the tranquil streets of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the harrowing battlegrounds of the 42nd Rainbow Division, the pangs of heartache, and the destruction of war resonates deeply. In a story told through both of their perspectives, Mike, an outgoing, confident medic, and Helen, a diffident, humble grocer, bare their souls as they navigate situations beyond their control.
“Always Remembering”, seen through the lens of two ordinary souls is a testament to enduring love, unveiling the emotional toll and unseen collateral damage that war imposes on the human spirit. Echoing the essence of Capra’s stirring narratives, this captivating tale celebrates the resilience of love and the powerful strength found within treasured memories.
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Meet the real life couple of World War II from Always Remembering. Two endearing characters that prove love conquers all in spite of war, separation and obstacles.,

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Review of Always remembering
    Post by Paul_ » 03 Sep 2022, 14:43
    [Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Always remembering" by Kathy Kasunich.]
    4 out of 4 stars

    Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Distance is not always a barrier to a determined heart bound together in love.     Always Remembering by Kathy Kasunich tells a story of an undying love that conquers all trials and tribulations.

    Helen was a pretty young lady who lived with her parents in a neighborhood in Pittsburgh. She wanted to become a nurse. Her dreams of attending high school were scattered by her mother, who vehemently refused to oblige her request despite all her pleas. To the delight of her sisters, who always teased her that she would be an old maid, two men started vying for her love and attention. Adam and Mike were both eligible young men who wanted a piece of Helen's heart. Mike happened to be Helen's brother-in-law. She met him during a family gathering and swore not to date him even if he were the last man on earth.

    She dated Adam before Mike persuaded her to go on a probationary date with him. Helen was confused and indecisive but dated the two men for a while. She eventually fell in love with Mike, much to the chagrin of Adam. The love feast between the love birds was rudely interrupted by the breakout of the war. Mike had to travel overseas with only letters as their means of communication. Adam saw that as an opportunity to present an engagement ring to Helen. Should Helen grab this opportunity, or would their love stand the test? Read on to find out how Helen was able to solve this dilemma.

    The book is divided into three parts. The first part is a narration of the romance between Helen and Mike. The second part revolves around Mike and his war experiences overseas. The third part is a continuation of the love between Helen and Mike. The historical account of the trail of the 42nd Rainbow Division during World War II was embedded in the book.

    Each chapter contains the month and year that is being narrated. It guided me on the happenings that occurred during a certain period. The war brought about some downsides, including the government's ration system. Refugees lost their homes to German obliteration, and starvation and death ravaged the country. Mike's dedication to his work is worthy of emulation. He held on to prayers and the memories he had with the love of life to navigate through difficult times. I could finally breathe well when I finished reading part two of the book due to the grotesque description of the bloodshed during the war.

    I particularly enjoyed reading Mike's letter to Helen. One could feel the love between them oozing out from the papers. It's nice how Helen and Mike resorted to prayers in every situation. Families can learn a lot from the habits of Helen and her family. I got to observe the little things that matter, like having family gatherings and taking a simple walk. There were a lot of emotional moments that added to the suspense and beauty of the plot. For the above reasons, I rate the book     4 out of 4 stars.

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    Product details

    • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09X3NTTYR
    • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wonderful World Publishing; 1st edition (April 1, 2022)
    • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 1, 2022
    • Language ‏ : ‎ English
    • File size ‏ : ‎ 3921 KB
    • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
    • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
    • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
    • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
    • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
    • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
    • Print length ‏ : ‎ 430 pages
    • Customer Reviews:
      4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 22 ratings

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    Kathy Kasunich, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, traded her snow boots and parkas for sunglasses and sandals a few years ago. She now resides in another historical town, Williamsburg, Virginia and enjoys the city's rich history and slower pace of life.

    In addition to writing, she is an avid photographer, focusing her lens on nature, architecture, and her adorable grandchildren. She has contributed as a writer and a photojournalist to local newspapers, which gave her the confidence to write her first novel. However, her love of photography, family, and history was the impetus for writing Always Remembering. As a shutterbug, freezing moments in time, she wanted to preserve the memories of the ordinary heroes of World War II. They were the individuals who never made the front page but instead left a lasting impression in the forefront of our minds. Memories sustain us during difficult times. They resurrect people and forgotten places and allow us to embrace scenes that heal our hearts and make us laugh.

    You can learn more about this historical romance and connect with Kathy on her website at kathykasunich.com.

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    Douglas Brown
    5.0 out of 5 stars Remarkable story of WW2 in Europe and the home front
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024
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    There are plenty of history books and soldier's memoirs about the European front but not that many about life for the families left to cope at home. This book uses a long series of letters written by a GI to his hometown sweetie to illuminate how important those relationships were to soldiers sent away for 3+ years with few if any leaves long enough to get home. It's not the usual WW2 shoot-em-up because the hero is a medic who is more often patching up the actual fighters. Life at home is shown in narrative form. It is almost unfortunate that the family, which was not well-off, is used to coping with whatever life throws at them, because the reader has to pick up on the challenges through off-hand comments (such as finally being allowed to buy a pair of shoes after many months). Since the author is the daughter of the key characters, it is not a spoiler to say that it all works out in the end after many challenges. In fact, the family's challenges after the war is over would make a whole other book also worth reading; the various GI Bill programs didn't do much for the vets who had to return to blue-collar roles and find ways to support wives and kids, but they managed somehow.
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    Braga
    4.0 out of 5 stars Wartime Love Story
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2023
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    My favorite genre, a true wartime love story. Always Remembering takes us through the tragedy and horror of war and the difficulties our soldiers faced not only during the fighting, but how terrible it was for them if they were fortunate enough to make it home safely. If you know someone who fought in World War II, you will really appreciate and enjoy this book. If you never knew anyone who was in the war, then you will learn just how things truly were during these times.
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    JEAN INFANTINO
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Love Story
    Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2024
    I loved this book! It follows the lives of Mike and Helen during WWII. This was before e-mail and Zoom, when letter writing was a true art form. The story documents their love story with letters shared between the couple and gives the reader insight into the good and the bad. It tore at my heart.
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    s jackson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well written story
    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
    This is a well written story of the author’s parents’ love story during World War Two. I enjoyed it greatly!
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    Kathryn
    4.0 out of 5 stars World War II Love Story in Letters
    Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2023
    An excellent and very enjoyable book to read. It contains many letters written from Mike to his fiancee during WWII with stories to fill in the gaps. A true romance!! I purchased it from the author at a D Day reenactment. Great story!!
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    Cindy L. Freeman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023
    I loved this beautifully written story based on the author's parents, who were separated during WWII like so many others. Kasunich's romantic tale captures the reader and holds us spellbound from beginning to end. Her careful research aided by access to her father's letters creates a compelling book that I highly recommend.
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    Gregory P.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful Wartime love story
    Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2023
    I really enjoyed this book. What made it stand above a typical WW2 love story is that this is the real story of the author's parents and how they met and how their love survived separation and war. It is enhanced by the actual letters written by Mike to his Helen during the years they were apart. My parents also met during the war and married and so I felt like I was reading a story so similar to what they went thorough. I even goggled maps to see the campaign path that Mike's division followed and compared it with my father's. They were both involved in liberating concentration camps and both ended up in Salzburg, Austria. Wouldn't it be funny to find out they shared a beer there one night. Recommended.
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    George P. Coussoulos
    4.0 out of 5 stars Worth your time
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2023
    Met the author last weekend at an art fair in Urbanna, Virginia. She has written a compelling and beautiful story of her parents’ difficult courtship and lasting love. Glad I stopped by her booth.
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