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Christopher Cosmos

Once We Were Here Audio CD – CD, 22 December 2020

by Christopher Cosmos (Author), Gary Bennett (Reader)

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On October 28, 1940, Mussolini provides Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas with an ultimatum--either allow Axis forces to occupy their country or face war--and Greece's response is swift: "Oxi!" they say. "No!"In a small village nestled against the radiant waters of the Aegean Sea, Alexei, the son of a local fisherman, and his best friend Costa--who were both born on the same night eighteen years earlier and have been like brothers ever since--leave their homes, like all the other young men in their village and throughout Greece, to bravely fight for their country.But before they go, Alexei asks Philia, the girl he's loved his entire life, to marry him, which sets into motion events that will change the lives of these three and their family and friends forever, beginning an unforgettable story of courage, survival, sacrifice, and the strength of the human spirit.A spellbinding novel and sweeping epic, Once We Were Here introduces listeners not only to the heart-pounding dangers and horrors of war but also to the heart-breaking emotions and sacrifices of those who fight and whose lives war intrudes upon.

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Publisher : Dreamscape Media; Unabridged edition (22 December 2020)
Language : English
ISBN-10 : 1662043791
ISBN-13 : 978-1662043796
Dimensions : 15.34 x 2.87 x 12.8 cm

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Christopher Cosmos is an author and Black List-screenwriter from the Midwest who attended the University of Michigan as the recipient of a Chick Evans Scholarship. He lives and writes in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he grew up. For more information, visit www.christophercosmos.com.

Gary Bennett is an experienced audiobook narrator, an electrical engineer, and a private pilot. He has always been passionate about storytelling and spent years honing his craft with some of the best names in the field. When not narrating, he can be found listening to music or spending time outdoors. Born and raised in California, he currently resides in the greater Seattle area.

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OUTSTANDING!

Reviewed in Australia on 9 January 2021

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One of the most wonderful books I have had the privilege to read. I knew nothing of the Greek contribution to WW11 and am very glad to have learnt of the courage the Greek people gave to the world. I am grateful to their contribution on many levels. We live in a world which is far from perfect but we live in a world which is far different than we would have had under Hitler.
Still it is the story of the people, the families and the beautiful descriptions of love written into this book which bought tears to my eyes and my heart filled with emotion. I was completely lost in this tale. This 71 yo, European refugee who was bought to and lived in Australia, safe, fed and given a good life; says "Thank you, Christopher Cosmos. You wrote a wonderful book."

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Honour, love and survival

Reviewed in Australia on 27 October 2020

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This will appeal especially to those of Greek heritage. Reference to the ancient Greek heroes is intertwined with modern day heroes who kept the Germans at bay, at great personal cost, to help the Allies defeat the Germans. it's also a story of brotherhood and of love. and that fighting against evil is never wasted.

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Historical Fiction WW II Greece

Reviewed in Australia on 20 October 2020

In 2014, Andrew arrives for his summer holiday at Lake Michigan with his wife Stephanie, children David and William. Every year they stay with his grandfather Papou and his grandmother Yia Yia at their cottage. Andrew asks his Papou about an old photo he found, he recognizes his grandmother, she’s with a strange man and who is he? Papou decides to finally tell him about the past and his family’s life in Greece; it’s a story about two young men and how war changed their lives.

In a small Greek fishing village Agria two baby boys are born on the same night their parents name them Costa and Alexei. Now 18, the young men are best friends and are as close as brothers. When war is declared in 1940 they enlist, leaving Agria for the first time, despite the terrible conditions and no military training they win and defeat the Italian army. Before they depart, Alexei asks his first love Philia to marry him and she accepts. When a victorious Alexei returns from the war he and Philia marry, they make plans for the future and start building a house. Unfortunately their honeymoon was barely over when the young groom and his best friend Costa are needed to fight in another war. The Greek army only had the Metaxas Line between them and the much stronger German army; they had planes, tanks and superior weapons. The Greek army digs in, they reinforced the line and nervously wait for the Germans to arrive.

Once We Were Here is a historical fiction saga, it’s about nation’s history, its traditions, a special friendship between two young men and their legacy. Despite the terrible odds against them the Greek army made the German’s advancement through Greece as difficult as possible, of course Costa and Alexei were involved in this. What the Greek soldiers managed to achieve is amazing, it helped the allies eventually win WW II and defect the Germans. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review and I gave the book four stars.

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Betsy Love

A Significant and Captivating Story

Reviewed in the United States on 26 November 2020

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I read this book in two days. It was captivating from cover to cover. The story of love, war, friendship, and family all told through the lens of Greek culture, history, and its significance to WWII. The fact that it took this book for me to know the sacrifice, fight, and sheer heroism of the people of Greece (specifically during WWII) is a tragedy. I both admire and am grateful for all that they did. While this book is a work of fiction, it is raw and feels real as it grips the heartstrings. I fully appreciated this book for its fresh perspective, quality storytelling, and depth of relatable characters. I wholeheartedly recommend it.

It’s beautiful.

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Shannon Hawkins

Remembering Why I Love Greek Tragedies

Reviewed in the United States on 30 October 2020

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It is cold weather season and I found a book I could lose myself in. This is unlike any World War II novel I have read and left me feeling humble in never knowing what the Greeks did. I could not put this down and was transported to a place of pride for family and land. I definitely recommend this book!

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Carmen R. Gehring

Cosmos the story teller

Reviewed in the United States on 13 November 2020

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I love reading books about WWII but this book takes it to another level. So often as i was reading, i felt like someone was telling me a story. I got lost in the descriptions and the emotions of this story. I knew early on that by the end of the book Id miss the characters....i was right. Well done Mr. Cosmos, your people would be proud.

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Judith A Crichton

I found the Book Very Intriguing.

Reviewed in the United States on 21 November 2020

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When I started reading the book, I couldn't put it down, I read it in two days. I found it sad what they had to endure during the war and the love that was prevalent during those difficult times. I was so immersed in the story It was as if I was there. Several points during the story I literally cried. I highly recommend this book. It's a great read.

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Andrea Schoellkopf

Of love and country

Reviewed in the United States on 6 January 2021

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I had so very little knowledge of the Greek role in WWII prior to this, so being able to learn about the war from a new perspective is a joy. I started with a few chapters a night but by the second half of the book i couldn't put it down. I love that there was an unexpected ending!

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