• The Sky Above Us

  • Sunrise at Normandy Series, Book 2
  • By: Sarah Sundin
  • Narrated by: Sarah Zimmerman
  • Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (167 ratings)

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The Sky Above Us

By: Sarah Sundin
Narrated by: Sarah Zimmerman
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Numbed by grief and harboring shameful secrets, Lt. Adler Paxton ships to England with the US 357th Fighter Group in 1943. Determined to become an ace pilot, Adler battles the German Luftwaffe in treacherous dogfights in the skies over France as the Allies struggle for control of the air before the D-day invasion.

Violet Lindstrom wanted to be a missionary, but for now she serves in the American Red Cross, where she arranges entertainment for the men of the 357th in the Aeroclub on base and sets up programs for local children. Drawn to the mysterious Adler, she enlists his help with her work and urges him to reconnect with his family after a long estrangement.

Despite himself, Adler finds his defenses crumbling when it comes to Violet. But D-day draws near. And secrets can't stay buried forever.

Best-selling author Sarah Sundin returns listeners to the shores of Normandy, this time in the air, as the second Paxton brother prepares to face the past - and the most fearsome battle of his life.

©2019 Sarah Sundin (P)2019 Tantor

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Enticing Book:Love, Spiritual Forgiveness, Family

Loved it so glad I listened to it first, now on to Book 1 and then 3. was at 1st upset because no other mention of Clay. Now a prelude and answers on Wyatt and then find out about Clay

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What a wonderful novel with such an amazing message of God’s love and grace. It’s a beautiful love story as well. The characters spoke to me. While we humans are never enough, God is always enough. A very grateful reader and listener!

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book #2

loved this just as much as it's predecessor and can't wait till next one! all books I've read so far by this author have been great reads! love the history!

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Adler’s Story

Great sequel to Wyatt’s story. Similar in each brother’s struggle with past sins and redemption. There can be multiple sides to every story and side two was a doozy! Can’t wait to read Clay’s story next.

Narrator does a great job with the different accents. I absolutely love Adler’s Texas drawl.

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Beautifully written and well read

I really enjoy both the Sarahs on this book. The story is compelling and the narration nicely done.

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Stupendous!

How refreshing. A Christian romance. For adults. Realistic. Humanity and redemption. Beauty for ashes. I completely connected to the characters, and the story was very immersive. Fast paced, too. The narration was also well done. Pleasant voice with varying intonation and accents when appropriate. Definitely worth a listen!

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another awesome listening experience

book 2 was masterfully interwoven with book 1....again the narrator draws you into the character's thoughts and feelings...wonderful book

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Loved it!

Such a great story following the first book. Loveable characters and endearing stories. I can't wait to read the third book and meet the final brother.

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Fantastic

I just discovered Sarah Sundin’s writing with the very first in this series, “Sunrise at Normandy”, and I love it!
I hope there will be another book to complete the series about the last and youngest brother.
This is historical fiction in the genre of WWII and WWII Home Front that I absolutely cannot get enough of 😊
However, if you are offended by the Christian Faith being an integral part of the characters lives, then perhaps you may not enjoy this book, even though it isn’t the least bit judgmental.
I’m a Catholic Christian and I have read some “Christian” authors who put down the Catholic Faith as opposed to their own “Evangelical Protestant” beliefs. But, Ms. Sundin does not do this and even respects Catholics and other Christian Faiths.
I intend on listening to her other books on Audible and I REALLY HOPE AUDIBLE will consider making all her books available on audio!

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Nice story.

This story was enjoyable and a great book 2 in the series .
I do wish the narrator had given Violet more of an accent. Violet''s thoughts are in American which makes no sense. If she's having the thoughts... and she is English....she would naturally think with her own country's accent!

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