46. Of what times in your life could you say, with Gaston, “A battle lost, but not the war” (p. 284)?
Chapters 38–39
47. Paul Chardon, a true leader, was faithful to his “boys” to the very end. “Will you . . . let my boys go?” he pleads with Horst von Bockman. Right before Paul dies, he says with a smile, “Save my sons for France” (p. 290). If you could say only a few words to someone before you died, what would those words be? What would they reveal about your priorities in life? (There’s a wonderful saying: Live the way you want to die.)
48. Why was Badger Cross no longer afraid of the bombers on his birthday? What led to such a change that he risked climbing onto the jetty, to be on British soil when he ate his strawberry jam? (See pp. 295–298.)
49. “Andre sat without speaking for a long time. ‘Dust of heroes,’ he whispered at last. ‘God will know you!’” (p. 299).
When you are only “dust,” will others consider you a hero? Why or why not? Do you believe God will know you? Explain.
Epilogue
50. “Mac considered how quickly their lives had changed. The past days had made it clear that time was too precious to waste” (p. 303).
How does your perspective on time, and how you spend it, change as you grow older?
51. Eva tells Mac, “‘We Jews believe that if even one Jewish life is saved . . . to save even one . . . is like saving the whole world. Could it be that everything—everything—can be changed for the good by even one life? Can it be, Mac? It must be so. That in God’s eyes even one is as precious as the universe. Only one can make such a difference in the world that someday evil will be defeated.’
“Mac had not believed it before Dunkirk, but now? Who could deny that only one person could change the course of history and eternity?” (p. 304).
Do you believe as Eva does? Why or why not? How does your belief or disbelief that one life is as important as the entire universe impact the way you live today? the way you think about the future?
52. “We shall go on to the end! We shall fight . . . .We shall never surrender!” (Winston Churchill, p. 304).
To you, what is worth going on for? fighting for? never surrendering for?
About the Authors
Bodie and Brock Thoene BODIE AND BROCK THOENE (pronounced Tay-nee) have written over 45 works of historical fiction. That these best sellers have sold more than 10 million copies and won eight ECPA Gold Medallion Awards affirms what millions of readers have already discovered--—that the Thoenes are not only master stylists but experts at capturing readers’ minds and hearts.
In their timeless classic series about Israel (The Zion Chronicles, The Zion Covenant, and The Zion Legacy), the Thoenes’ love for both story and research shines.
With The Shiloh Legacy series and Shiloh Autumn--—poignant portrayals of the American depression--—and The Galway Chronicles, which dramatically tells of the 1840s famine in Ireland, as well as the twelve Legends of the West, the Thoenes have made their mark in modern history.
In the A.D. Chronicles, their most recent series, they step seamlessly into the world of Yerushalyim and Rome, in the days when Yeshua walked the earth and transformed lives with His touch.
Bodie began her writing career as a teen journalist for her local newspaper. Eventually her byline appeared in prestigious periodicals such as U.S. News and World Report, The American West, and The Saturday Evening Post. She also worked for John Wayne’s Batjac Productions (she’s best known as author of The Fall Guy) and ABC Circle Films as a writer and researcher. John Wayne described her as “a writer with talent that captures the people and the times!” She has degrees in jJournalism and C communications.
Brock has often been described by Bodie as “an essential half of this writing team.” With degrees in both Hhistory and Eeducation, Brock has, in his role asof researcher and story-line consultant, added the vital dimension of historical accuracy. Due to such careful research, The Zion Covenant and The Zion Chronicles series are recognized by the American Library Association, as well as Zionist libraries around the world, as classic historical novels and are used to teach history in college classroomsclassrooms to teach history.
Bodie and Brock have four grown children--—Rachel, Jake, Luke, and Ellie--—and seven grandchildren. Their sons, Jake and Luke, are carrying on the Thoene family talent as the next generation of writers, and Luke produces the Thoene audio books. Bodie and Brock divide their time between London and Nevada.
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Thoene Family Classics
THOENE FAMILY CLASSIC HISTORICALS by Bodie and Brock Thoene
Gold Medallion Winners*
The Zion Covenant
Vienna Prelude*
Prague Counterpoint
Munich Signature
Jerusalem Interlude
Danzig Passage
Warsaw Requiem*
London Refrain
Paris Encore
Dunkirk Crescendo
The Zion Chronicles
The Gates of Zion*
A Daughter of Zion
The Return to Zion
A Light in Zion
The Key to Zion*
The Shiloh Legacy
In My Father’s House*
A Thousand Shall Fall
Say to This Mountain
Shiloh Autumn
The Galway Chronicles
Only the River Runs Free*
Of Men and of Angels
Ashes of Remembrance*
All Rivers to the Sea
The Zion Legacy
Jerusalem Vigil
Thunder from Jerusalem
Jerusalem’s Heart
Jerusalem Scrolls
Stones of Jerusalem
Jerusalem’s Hope
First Light
Second Touch
Third Watch
Fourth Dawn
Fifth Seal
Sixth Covenant
Seventh Day
Eighth Shepherd
Ninth Witness
Tenth Stone
and more to come!
THOENE FAMILY CLASSIC AMERICAN LEGENDS
Legends of the West by Bodie and Brock Thoene
The Man from Shadow Ridge
Riders of the Silver Rim
Gold Rush Prodigal
Sequoia Scout
Cannons of the Comstock
Year of the Grizzly
Shooting Star
Legend of Storey County
Hope Valley War
Delta Passage
Hangtown Lawman
Cumberland Crossing
Legends of Valor by Luke Thoene
Sons of Valor
Brothers of Valor
Fathers of Valor
THOENE CLASSIC NONFICTION by Bodie and Brock Thoene
Writer-to-Writer
THOENE FAMILY CLASSIC SUSPENSE by Jake Thoene
Chapter 16 Series
Shaiton’s Fire
Firefly Blue
Fuel the Fire
THOENE FAMILY CLASSICS FOR KIDS by Jake and Luke Thoene
Baker Street Detectives
The Mystery of the Yellow Hands
The Giant Rat of Sumatra
The Jeweled Peacock of Persia
The Thundering Underground
Last Chance Detectives
Mystery Lights of Navajo Mesa
Legend of the Desert Bigfoot
THOENE FAMILY CLASSIC AUDIOBOOKS
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Table of Contents
PART I
PART II
Chapter 17–18
PART III
Chapter 25
Epilogue