tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17895318.post4890464802692826523..comments2023-11-02T06:33:19.989-07:00Comments on The Best of World War II: Do We Need an Enemy? Guest Post by Lisbeth EngUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17895318.post-67233842292738362292010-10-26T04:12:26.925-07:002010-10-26T04:12:26.925-07:00Hi Lisbeth,
A great blog. It is quite amazing how ...Hi Lisbeth,<br />A great blog. It is quite amazing how the hatred between enemies has now turned to friendship. I guess human nature being as it is, each side thought they were in the right.<br />WW2 is a fascinating backdrop for a love story, hearache, triumph, bravery and fortitude.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />MargaretMargaret Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123830410502520003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17895318.post-87131108107841930172010-10-25T16:51:18.700-07:002010-10-25T16:51:18.700-07:00Thanks, everyone, for your thoughtful comments on ...Thanks, everyone, for your thoughtful comments on war and human conflict. I'd like to think that what we are doing right here -- communicating ideas -- is a step towards peace.<br />Thanks so much, Melissa, for inviting me to blog with you!<br />LisbethLisbeth Enghttp://www.lisbetheng.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17895318.post-83230879874119380292010-10-25T14:36:46.592-07:002010-10-25T14:36:46.592-07:00Hi Lisbeth and Melissa,
Very interesting post. I ...Hi Lisbeth and Melissa,<br /><br />Very interesting post. I have a good German friend and it's hard to imagine we could have been enemies in my parents' generation. Have you seen the movie 'Gloomy Sunday'? It illustrates how friends turned into enemies overnight as politics claimed their loyalties. <br />My book FRENCH KISS, also published by The Wild Rose Press, is about the French Resistance, set in Normandy, 1944. Doing the research was fascinating.<br />Conflict is horrible but seems to be a necessary part of human existence in the struggle for growth or change.<br />Melissa - I see that you list 'The Last Samurai' as one of your fave movies - you may be interested to know that it was filmed in my old home town/province of New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand.<br />Cherie Le Clare<br />www.cherieleclare.comCherie Le Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933336908575092119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17895318.post-54666649097841582582010-10-25T14:32:53.964-07:002010-10-25T14:32:53.964-07:00This sounds like a fascinating story, Lisbeth! And...This sounds like a fascinating story, Lisbeth! And I know what you mean about depicting the enemies as real people.<br /><br />I write American Civil War romance and in most of my stories, the lovers are on opposite sides of the conflict. But it works because no one side is demonized. They all did what they did because they believed they were in the right, even if their goal is just to serve the leader they follow.Susan Macateehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17895318.post-13318266174684052082010-10-25T14:20:28.878-07:002010-10-25T14:20:28.878-07:00I too long for world peace. Whatever happened to ...I too long for world peace. Whatever happened to brotherly love?!<br /><br />Congrats on the book. Can't wait to finish it. I have my favorite in this lover's triangle. ---MferrerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17895318.post-91995587711316600182010-10-25T11:31:36.501-07:002010-10-25T11:31:36.501-07:00Congratulations on the book. My father served in C...Congratulations on the book. My father served in Corsica during WW II. I was, and remain, fascinated by the many black-and-white photos taken from his time there as a GI.Hope Tarrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04893703735306544507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17895318.post-79139201228800353182010-10-25T07:35:05.775-07:002010-10-25T07:35:05.775-07:00Congratulations on the new book! I hope it's ...Congratulations on the new book! I hope it's a success!<br /><br />I like your observation about the world becoming more democratic, I think that's very accurate. Despite whatever cultural differences may exist, people ultimately do choose freedom and having control over their government.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.com