The characters and the historical details leapt off the page, and during the battle scenes I was reminded of old war movies like The Longest Day. I enjoyed this book just as much as the first one. Between Adler's secrets and the Normandy invasion, Violet will have many decisions to make. As they draw closer, both Adler and Violet must overcome difficult obstacles and work out their own spiritual struggles. While in England flying on missions, he meets Violet Lindstrom, a young woman in the Red Cross who runs the local Aeroclub that cares for the servicemen. This book is the second in the Sunrise at Normandy series and is best read after book one.Īdler Paxton is running from a heartbreaking accident in his past, and he finds a new job in the Air Force during World War II. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: 'Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.* All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. *Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I also loved the transformation in both Adler AND Violet.Īll in all, The Sky Above Us was a wonderful read and I highly recommend it.just be sure to read the series in order. The book told a powerful story of redemption and grace. The Sky Above Us showcased there was more to that day than first thought. I thought I knew all the details on a certain event from the first book, but I was wrong. After finishing the first book I couldn't wait to start this one and continue the brothers' journey - this time through Adler's perspective. Bestselling author Sarah Sundin returns readers to the shores of Normandy, this time in the air, as the second Paxton brother prepares to face the past-and the most fearsome battle of his life.The Sky Above Us is the second book in Sundin's Sunrise at Normandy series and it was SO good. Despite himself, Adler finds his defenses crumbling when it comes to Violet.

Drawn to the mysterious Adler, she enlists his help with her work and urges him to reconnect with his family after a long estrangement. Violet Lindstrom wanted to be a missionary, but for now she serves in the American Red Cross, where she arranges entertainment for the men of the 357th in the Aeroclub on base and sets up programs for local children. Determined to become an ace pilot, Adler battles the German Luftwaffe in treacherous dogfights in the skies over France as the Allies struggle for control of the air before the D-day invasion.

Adler Paxton ships to England with the US 357th Fighter Group in 1943. Numbed by grief and harboring shameful secrets, Lt.

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