Come From Away: Welcome to the Rock

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I went into this book with high expectations - a historical fiction set in Canada during war time? That is basically one of my most favourite set ups. Come From Away did not disappoint. Tides of Honour was a historical piece set in WW1 featuring Danny and Audrey. I was thrilled to see that Come From Away continues the story of the Baker family with the next generation. It is now 1942 and war is yet again raging. The three Baker sons have headed off to fight, leaving sister Grace at home to help her parents and work in the village. To me, the most important rule about writing historical fiction is always to tell the truth. Do not shy away from the ugly truths. Not everything in our history was happy or romantic like we might want, but everything that happened was important to different degrees. If you are writing about something terrible, write it the way it was. Don’t make light of it, but don’t make it gratuitous, either. Your readers are smart. Don’t do everything for them. Let them draw their own images in their minds based on your words. Grace describes herself as wearing a mask around those she loves. Do you think this pressure to be cheerful and happy all the time comes from others or from herself?

BWW News Desk. "COME FROM AWAY Announces Brisbane Season". BroadwayWorld.com . Retrieved November 23, 2020. Alrighty, this book will not be published until April 24th, but when I get my hands on a Genevieve Graham book, NOTHING is going to stop me from jumping right in, including all of the other ARCs I have to read that are being published before this one. Yesterday, I had the perfect opportunity-I was on a plane flying from Sept Iles to Quebec. By the time we landed, I was 82% completed and I practically leapt from the plane to my next gate so that I could get it finished. World War II has hit the banks of Grace Baker’s small coastal town. Her three beloved brothers, have all entered the war against Germany. Grace has stayed behind to tend the local merchant shop she runs and assist her parents. A dance offers a reprieve from thoughts of the war and it is where Grace meets a handsome young man named Rudy. When Norman reveals that he deserted the Canadian army, the Bakers see Rudi’s predicament in a new light. Did Norman’s revelation have the same effect on you? Why or why not?

Genevieve Graham does a good job weaving romance, war and Canadian history here with more focus on the romance that at times did feel a little melodramatic. She creates strong, likable and interesting characters and I enjoyed the dynamics between them all. I recommend for historical fiction lovers who like some romance to their stories. This book is about them falling in love, but that is only a small part. It is about Rudi doing his best to get away and show that he is worth more. It is about the war taking a toll on people at home and those fighting. And again the dark side of war and how men suffer. For school bookings, please call Group Sales on 0844 338 7000* for more information and to book now! CONCESSIONS FOR PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES Braun, Liz (November 24, 2016). " 'Come from Away' soars to new heights at Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre". Toronto Sun . Retrieved December 16, 2016. Q: What was the most surprising thing you discovered during your research? Did anything seem more fiction than fact?

At first I was not sure, I felt like the voices blended together. But then they did not, so maybe it was just a 5 minuter bump in the road. Soon they all had distinct voices. I liked the light and darkness she managed to bring to Rudi's voice and the cheerfulness of what to call it in Grace's. As Come From Awaycast members have to multi-role during the performance, all actors have to play at least two roles.The world premiere of Come From Away was held at La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego, with performances from 29 May - 12 July 2015. Out of town tryouts were then held across North America, with engagements at Seattle Repertory Theatre, Ford's Theatre in Washington DC and the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto. In 2016, a concert version of Come From Away was even staged at Steele Community Centre in Gander. Busch, Anita (November 16, 2017). "Tony-Winning 'Come From Away' Director Boards Feature Film Adaptation For Mark Gordon Co". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved December 21, 2020. In Come From Away we return to the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia, what Audrey and Danny are faced with is perhaps the greatest challenge as their three grown sons, Norman, Eugene, and Harry are among the thousands of Canadian men that donned the uniform to fight in WWII. They must help their daughter, Grace, who desires to make as meaningful an effort as that of her brothers. I so loved Danny's relationship with his daughter. It certainly reminded me of my own Dad. Like Grace, I am a sister to a brother and the thought of him or my two nephews going off to war. Well, I just couldn't bear that! At the same time, today’s world was dealing with a huge refugee crisis. Foreigners were arriving on our shores by the thousands, driven from their own countries by terrorism. But whom could we trust? Could some be an actual part of that threat, using the crowds as a shield? The Western world polarized over the refugee crisis, and friendly conversations became antagonistic. During the Second World War, Adolf Hitler and the Nazis were the epitome of terrorists, unanimously and deservedly hated around the world. What if one of Them was suddenly alone in the midst of all of Us? How would everyone react? It was an interesting idea, considering the varied personalities in the Baker family. How would Danny react? Would his past experience be tempered by his honourable character? How would Audrey and the rest of the family face this new challenge? I could hardly wait to get to know them again. Q: Can you describe the responses you’ve received from readers of your books? Has anything surprised you?