In The Letter Carrier by L.C. Lewis, the author has taken a subject that is very controversial both in history and in the present day. Everyone has their own opinion about World War II and the atrocities that took place, not only in the concentration camps but in the villages and towns that were occupied by both the German army first and then the Americans and British. L.C. Lewis has taken a family in the village of Braquis and written a beautiful book about their lives during World War II and the occupation by first the Germans and then the Americans. The main characters are Michelle Naget who marries and becomes Roger, her mother Yvonne, and stepfather Joseph, and brothers Jacques, Armand, and Gilbert.

L.C. Lewis has written this family's story of what they endured with the utmost grace, love, honesty, joy, fear, and hope. From the first page to the last page, the reader will find themself riveted, wanting to see what happens and hoping that the family can be spared some of the atrocities that occurred. Michelle is the only girl in the family and has to take over a job that her brother does, hence the title, The Letter Carrier. To truly understand what the family went through, this book is a must-read and a wonderful book for youngsters today to read and gain an insight into how cruel humans can be when they have a little power. I really enjoyed reading this book and found it hard to put down. The Letter Carrier is a moving story and well worth a read. Much appreciated.

The Letter Carrier by L.C. Lewis is a beautifully crafted story featuring real events as narrated by Michelle Naget Rogers, who was only 11 years old when France was captured by the Nazis during WWII. At the beginning of the story, Michelle and her family flee to safety from German troops. When they return home, however, they discover that the troops have taken it over. They then force her family to serve and live under the same roof as the enemy for four years, causing their neighbors to question Michelle's family's loyalty to their country. Despite the terror and sorrow that surrounds her when Nazis invaded her country, village, or even home, Michelle finds inner peace through her faith in God and great optimism for the future.

Foremost, I want to thank Michelle for her bravery in the battle and for choosing to share her story with us in The Letter Carrier. I also applaud L.C. Lewis for handling this piece of work masterfully and avoiding even one dull scene. This is a drama that captivated me from beginning to end. The book's ability to go beyond the Nazi occupation and provide the reader with a fascinating look at life when the war was still raging was my favorite aspect of it. This book's lessons are also invaluable. Young adults can benefit from the many wise insights that exhort them to pay attention to the mistakes made by others in the past, as well as the difficult circumstances they caused, to prevent a repetition.