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Goodnight Mister Tom
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bookshelves: a-century-of-books-challenge, audiobooks, children-s-books, wwii, 1980-s
Feb 21, 2024
bookshelves: a-century-of-books-challenge, audiobooks, children-s-books, wwii, 1980-s
This was a perfect audio listen!
Willie is evacuated from London at the start of WWII. He is housed with Mister Tom Oakley, a gruff man, who at first scares Willie. But everything scares Willie. His mother is a religious fanatic and has brought him up to be fearful of everything.
I loved watching the bond that formed between Willie and Mister Tom. This book addresses issues of childhood trauma, the fear of war, and most importantly- what constitutes a family. It is a book about friendships and love. I definitely finished this book with tears streaming from my eyes. And for all you dog lovers, there is a special one in this book!
Published: 1981
Willie is evacuated from London at the start of WWII. He is housed with Mister Tom Oakley, a gruff man, who at first scares Willie. But everything scares Willie. His mother is a religious fanatic and has brought him up to be fearful of everything.
I loved watching the bond that formed between Willie and Mister Tom. This book addresses issues of childhood trauma, the fear of war, and most importantly- what constitutes a family. It is a book about friendships and love. I definitely finished this book with tears streaming from my eyes. And for all you dog lovers, there is a special one in this book!
Published: 1981
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Reading Progress
December 12, 2018
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December 12, 2018
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February 19, 2024
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Started Reading
February 19, 2024
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wwii
February 19, 2024
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children-s-books
February 19, 2024
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audiobooks
February 19, 2024
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a-century-of-books-challenge
February 20, 2024
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Finished Reading
May 18, 2024
– Shelved as:
1980-s
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Feb 21, 2024 02:37PM
It was so wonderful, Shannon!
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This sounds like a gem of a read I can’t miss, Antoinette! Lovely review!
I wish I had read it for the first time when I was younger, Jess! But I still found it so impactful, even at my age. 😂
I loved it as a child and re-read it a few years ago, having always remembers the impact it had on me - it’s very moving
I love knowing, Emmkay, that you have read this book both as a child and adult and was moved by it both times. I did wonder how a child would have responded to the abuse depicted in the book. If you remember, please let me know.
Antoinette wrote: "I love knowing, Emmkay, that you have read this book both as a child and adult and was moved by it both times. I did wonder how a child would have responded to the abuse depicted in the book. If yo..."I do remember finding it intensely involving and heart-wrenching, and being in tears. I only read it once, but it stuck with me, even particular scenes. While the abuse is awful, it’s contrasted with the kindness that finds him, so I think it still worked for me as a child.
Glad you enjoyed so much. Wonderful review Antionette 💖
Thanks, Emmkay. I appreciate you getting back to me.
Thanks so much, Margaret.
Another great review and rating Antoinette - I've noticed you're reading/listening to a lot lately - is it all the frequent flying #globetrotter 😏😉😬👊🏻
Thanks, Mark- this was a short one. I do seem to be listening and reading more- probably cause it’s cold in Calgary and I’m not going out as much. Although I mostly listen when walking or on my bike. I have become hooked on audios- but they have to be easy enough to get into and the right narrator. I DNF quite a few by 30 minutes if they are not working. The benefits of a library:)
I loved this book when I read it about 35 years ago. Will never forget the scene when Willie finds his little sister — heartbreaking!
I’m amazed you remembered that scene 35 years later. I loved this book as well, Sharon.
great review, Antoinette! it's such a wonderful story, might try it on audiobook too 💜
Thanks so much, Margo! It really was perfect on audio!
Thanks so much, Jen!
