UNTIL WE MEET by Camille Di Maio

 

A poignant and page-turning story of three women whose lives are forever changed by war.…

New York City, 1943

Can one small act change the course of a life?Margaret’s job at the Navy Yard brings her freedoms she never dared imagine, but she wants to do something more personal to help the war effort. Knitting socks for soldiers is a way to occupy her quiet nights and provide comfort to the boys abroad. But when a note she tucks inside one of her socks sparks a relationship with a long-distance pen pal, she finds herself drawn to a man she’s never even met.

Can a woman hold on to her independence if she gives away her heart? Gladys has been waiting her whole life for the kinds of opportunities available to her now that so many men are fighting overseas. She’s not going to waste a single one. And she’s not going to let her two best friends waste them either. Then she meets someone who values her opinions as much as she likes giving them, and suddenly she is questioning everything she once held dear.

Can an unwed mother survive on her own?Dottie is in a dire situation—she’s pregnant, her fiancé is off fighting the war, and if her parents find out about the baby, they’ll send her away and make her give up her child. Knitting helps take her mind off her uncertain future—until the worst happens and she must lean on her friends like never before.

With their worlds changing in unimaginable ways, Margaret, Gladys, and Dottie will learn that the unbreakable bond of friendship between them is what matters most of all.

MY THOUGHTS

I've read a few of Camille Di Maio's books and enjoyed them all. She has a  way of writing that draws you right in. The research she does and the heart she puts into her stories make you feel like you are right there. Whether it's in NY or across the ocean in another country fighting for your life. She does a fantastic job of making you feel things. This book is just that. A feeling book. A bit of laughter and some tears. It's truly a very lovely story. One you need to read.

Three young ladies, Margaret, Gladys and Dottie, will take you through their ups and downs. Their laughter and tears. Their Saturday night "Sock Em Club" where they knit socks for the men serving the country is where they are able to let go of a lot of the fears they have for their loved ones. Each has a story. Each has dreams. But most of all they are there for each other. They are family in the way that truly counts. Always there for each other.  You will love each one.

Three young men who are overseas serving their country. Fighting for what is right. Doing what they have to do  to make it back. Each has a life back home. Lots of hopes and dreams.  Their stories are heartfelt and so real. You will fall in love with them. A story about men's feelings. What a treasure.  You will fall in love with each one. 

This is a WWII story that leaves you with a good feeling. Even the parts that make you cry are so good. It's just that kind of book. I loved the characters in this  story. Each of them. I loved getting to know them. Getting up close and personal in so many ways. I really enjoyed this book.

You need to read this one. You need to have some tissues ready. Read it all and enjoy the lightheartedness and the pain. The laughter too. It's just that good.

Thank you #NetGalley, #CamilleDiMaio, #Forever(GrandCentralPublishing) for this ARC. This is my own true thoughts about this book.

5/5 stars. It's really a good one. Enjoy!