Two Suns in the Sky

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Summary: A magnificant story of hopes, dreams and love!
Review: Bat-Ami has written a beautiful story about teenage love during the trying times of World War II. She captures the emotions of her two main characters, Chris and Adam, through the use of alternating between their views and thoughts. She gives us two different worlds and shows us how they can become one. Bat-Ami did a wonderful job on teaching her audience the history of the refugee camp in Osewego, New York and of World War II. Her use of the emotions, events of the time and the passion of love between two teenagers, will make you laugh, cry, dream and hope of finding peace, love and happiness.

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Summary: Great Story...Fiction, but factual
Review: Being from Oswego, New York, which is where this fabulous story is set, I could actually see the places and things that the author was talking about in her story. Bat-Ami has written a compelling love story that actually tells about an important place and time in history. This is truly one of the best books I have ever read.

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Summary: A Wonderful Book
Review: Dr. Bat-Ami's characters and story go back to the mid-1940's, but they really are just as relevant and contemporary as today. Teens strugling with their identity, the crazy world around them, and the wonder and intolerance of diversity are probably timeless themes. My dad survived the Holocaust. He was not one of the Oswego refugees. At age 17, I moved to Oswego to go to college. I consider it my hometown. Bat-Ami's story tugs at my heart-strings a bit more than it may at yours, but for us all, it's a wonderful read.

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Summary: Reveiw of Suns in the Sky
Review: Suns in the Sky" by Miriam Bat-Ami is an exceptional novel. It is painfully effective in portraying the whirlwind of hope and agony that was World War II. The book features Chris Cook, an American teenager, and her romance with Yugoslavian Jew Adam Bornstein. Adam and his family are being housed by the government in Chris's town, Oswego, NY. The young couple struggles to maintain their relationship despite the fierce oppostition of Chris's prejudiced father.
This book is definitely a worthwile read. The topic is unusual and intriguing. Not many books are published about refugee camps in America. The character's lifestyles contrast greatly from modern ways of life, making the content fresh, educational, and full of charm. The content is in turns appealing and appaling, and will greatly enrich the reader. World War two is a poignant, fascinating period thatis necessary to read and learn about.
One downside to this book is the style in which it was conveyed. The author chose to present several stories at once, and the fashion in which it switches narrators and time periods can be confusing. However, this aspect of the book adds appeal. Its very interesting to the different perspectives of the characters. There is also some disturbing material included in the book, which some readers might find objectionable. However, I personally feel that this feature is a necessary part of the story. Overall, this remarkable book is sure to be a charmer for all ages.

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Summary: It's more like Seven Stars!
Review: The only thing I can say is Wow! Everything is wonderful and Bat-Ami is an exceptional authoress! It is like a modern day version of Romeo and Juliet, even better in some aspects! Everything seems so real and that it could have really happened! Some parts are sad, while others uplifting. Shows the true meaning, emotions, and just plain everything about a true love story! There are also some good facts about WWII, but that's not really why I read the book. The plot entrigued me. The end left me begging for more. So, if your out there reading somewhere Bat-Ami, you are a WONDERFUL AUTHORESS!

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Summary: A love story for young adults
Review: This a story of a young girl, Christine Cook who is experiencing her first love with a boy named Adam. It just so happens to be a forbidden first love. Adam has just arrived at a refugee camp in Oswego, New York for Jewish people fleeing from Yugoslavia. Christine is forbidden to go to the refugee camp by her father. She disobeys his wishes and becomes friends with Adam. She soon develops her first crush on him. She gets an indescribable feeling when she is with him and soon discovers that she is in love with him. Through the school year she continually sneaks to the refugee camp to see him, until they both finally realize that they can not continue seeing each other because of the harm it is causing Christine's family.
This is an amazing book for young girls who are experiencing their first love. The story is beautifully told with out containing any graphic material and leaving just enough to the imagination. Christine shows girls how to deal with the insecurities they are facing in their lives. Christine's true self is portrayed by being described as strong, and adventurous, which both of these apply to many teenage girls. I think all teen girls should read this book by Miriam Bat-Ami, because of the adventure it sends you on as a reader and the ending that seems very appropriate.


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Summary: A forbidden love
Review: This book takes place in Oswego New York during WWII. Christine Cook is thouroughly bored with her life until an emergency refugee shelter is set up a few blocks from her house. Adam Bornstein is a Jewish refugee from Yugoslavia who has arrived at the shelter in Oswego. Chris sneaks into the shelter and meets Adam. They become good friends and quickly fall in love. Chris's father is completely opposed to anything "foreign", including Chris's love for Adam. Chris refuses to stop seeing Adam, so her father whips her with a belt. Even then, Chris refuses to give up her love for Adam. Chris and Adam's love truly conquers all!
I really liked this book by Miriam Bat-Ami because it shows that if people love each other enough, nothing will get between them. If the love is true, race and language will not matter. You shouldn't try to end a relationship if the people are in love, even if you don't approve. This is a lesson that we all can afford to learn.

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Summary: Love Conquers All
Review: This book takes place in Oswego New York during WWII. Christine Cook is thouroughly bored with her life until an emergency refugee shelter is set up a few blocks from her house. Adam Bornstein is a Jewish refugee from Yugoslavia who has arrived at the shelter in Oswego. Chris sneaks into the shelter and meets Adam. They become good friends and quickly fall in love. Chris's father is completely opposed to anything "foreign", including Chris's love for Adam. Chris refuses to stop seeing Adam, so her father whips her with a belt. Even then, Chris refuses to give up her love for Adam. Chris and Adam's love truly conquers all!
I really liked this book by Miriam Bat-Ami because it shows that if people love each other enough, nothing will get between them. If the love is true, race and language will not matter. You shouldn't try to end a relationship if the people are in love, even if you don't approve. This is a lesson that we all can afford to learn.

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Summary: Wonderful Book! I couldn't put it down!
Review: This book was soooooooo good! For one thing it was kind of like a teenage version of Romeo and Juliet, and for another thing it had true facts about World War Two (which I think is very interesting). Especially if you're a teenager, you will definitely be able to relate to the changes Adam and Chris go through during very rough times. For young adults, this book is easy to understand and intriguing at the same time. It has a great way of teaching WW2 facts while telling a romantic story. I would even recommend this book to adults!

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Summary: Two Suns in the Sky
Review: This book was very good. Its title is Two Suns in the Sky and the authors name is Miriam Bat-Ami. This book involves a young boy and a young girl that meet each other from a refugee camp. Adam is the boy who came from Yougoslavia on a ship to come to America to be free from the war that has been going on. Christine Cook who is the girl that has lived in America her whole life begins to fall inl ove with Adam. I would reccomend this book to anyone who enjoys a story with a little romance in it and in the same timeinformation about a war that is going on in the story and how people from Yougoslavia and other places come to America to be free from the war. I liked this book a lot and I hope i can find more books by this came author to read in the future. Now i am a little more consiuos on how refugees were treated and how other people did not like them just because they were sent to America to be free and safe form the war and at the same time some of their family members are fighting over in their country to make their country independent and free like America. I enjoyed this book and I would read another Holocaust book in the future.