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    War and love should never be mixed together, but when it does, some stories are made during its experience. Here are some books about love stories which are set in wartime.

    War Bonds by Cindy Hval

    The idea to write this book was suggested to the author by her husband. It's a compilation (汇编) of love stories that took place during the war when men and women who made lifelong commitments without knowing what the future would bring. Each story shares a lesson to inspire every heart.

    Eve of a Hundred Midnights by Bill Lascher

    Bill Lascher had always wanted to be a reporter, and soon discovered his cousin had lived the life he dreamed of living. A month after his grandmother gifted him with his cousin's typewriter used during World War II, he slowly uncovered the story told in this book.

    Just as World War II broke out, Melville and Annalee Jacoby, both war reporters, were faced with a life-and-death decision. Having been married for just a month, the couple had to run for their lives to escape being caught by their enemy.

    GI Brides : The Wartime Girls Who Crossed The Atlantic For Love by Duncan Barrett and Nuala Calvi

    This book tells the stories from the women in England who married American soldiers. Each GI Bride has her own unique hopes and fears during a time of war when their ever happy dreams are redefined (重新定义) by war, cultural differences, countries, and an uncertain future.

    World War II Love Stories by Larry King

    Each love story in this book is unique in its own way, but they all share a common topic: love overcomes all. Each couple interviewed shares how they met, how they fell in love, the difficulties they faced and how their love grew stronger leading to marriages that lasted a lifetime.

    1. (1) What can we learn about Cindy Hval and War Bonds?
      A . She wrote it at the suggestion of her husband. B . She wrote it mainly to inspire other couples. C . She showed young couples' hopes and fears in it. D . She shared real-life stories during World War II.
    2. (2) Who gave Bill Lascher a typewriter as a present?
      A . A reporter. B . His cousin. C . His wife. D . His grandma.
    3. (3) Which book mainly focuses on the theme—the power of love?
      A . War Bonds B . World War II Love Stories C . Eve of a Hundred Midnights D . GI Brides: The Wartime Girls Who Crossed The Atlantic For Love

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