Title: Code Name Pdf Lise
Author: Larry Loftis
Published Date: 2019-01-15
Page: 384
USA TODAY BESTSELLER Best Nonfiction Books to Read in 2019—Woman's Day The Best Nonfiction Books Coming Out This Year—BookBub The 10 Best Nonfiction Books Coming Out In January 2019—Bustle Best Books of January 2019—Amazon 7 Essential True Crime Books for January—CrimeReads Book of the Month (Jan.)—Palm Beach Book Festival January 2019 Book Recommendations —Book Riot "A nonfiction thriller."—Wall Street Journal "This is a great book! ... A remarkable story. I hope someone's bought the movie rights." —The TODAY Show “Reading like a thrilling spy novel and the most exciting sort of non-fiction—well researched, well written, and fast paced enough to keep the pages turning—this will interest fans of the history of espionage, World War II history, military history, women’s history, and biography.”—Library Journal (starred review) “With evident sympathy, Loftis tells a well-researched, novelistic story of a heroine and patriot…Swift and entertaining, Loftis’s work reads less like a biography and more like a thriller.”—Publishers Weekly "A true-life thriller...page-turner...Every chapter ends on a cliffhanger...A vivid history of wartime heroism."—Kirkus Reviews "Extraordinary bravery ... made this woman one of World War II's most remarkable spies. That she survived the war was almost miraculous."—TIME "The stuff of classic World War II thrillers."—Newsday "A story of sheer bravery and survival that should astound even an avid reader of military history. A splendid read about a splendid woman." —Washington Times "How an 'ordinary' mom of three became Britain's most decorated WWII spy."—New York Post “Continues the scholarly thriller style of Into the Lion’s Mouth.”—Orlando Sentinel "Written in the style of a thriller, this is a thrilling account of the exploits of World War II’s most highly decorated spy, Odette Sansom."—Daily Mail (UK) "Loftis brings history to life, shining a light on a truly remarkable woman, reminding us of her spirit, determination and courage… Bravo!"—Woman’s Weekly (UK) "Near the end of this wartime tale about a clandestine couple, you hope somebody will make a movie out of the thriller-like plot." —Military Times "Loftis gives Sansom the epic story her experience warrants, full of spycraft, complex and important missions, incredible feats of bravery, and love."—CrimeReads "Fascinating ... A page-turner, especially the final third of the book which provides a riveting account of the mayhem of the final days of WWII ... Loftis’ meticulous research is evident throughout." —The Cipher Brief "Readers will not want to put this book down...A spy thriller instead of a dry biography."—MilitaryPress.com "[A] fascinating story of resistance and romance." —Daily Beast "Nonfiction that is written like a novel ... If you like spy novels/biographies don’t miss this one." —Book Riot "Reads like a thriller and a romance, yet is solid history.” —Galveston County Daily News "Captivating. Odette was one helluva fighter. Loftis is one helluva writer, who tells her story like a novel. ... I'm calling it now: This will be a movie." —Lauren Daley, South Coast Today "Code Name: Lise is impossible to put down. Suffused with romance, told with a novelist’s eye for page-turning thrills and the historian’s acumen for facts, Loftis brings to colorful life a hero for our time, Odette Sansom. Like Unbroken and Code Girls, Odette Sansom’s story is epic, intensely personal, emotionally rich, and hard to forget.”—Doug Stanton, #1 New York Times bestselling author of 12 Strong and In Harm’s Way "An exciting, suspenseful, inspirational tale. You will love this book." —Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Backlash "An astonishing story of love, survival, and almost unimaginable courage. Code Name: Lise is non-fiction that reads like a thriller and will keep readers riveted."—Tilar Mazzeo, New York Times bestselling author of Irena’s Children “Code Name: Lise is a grand adventure, part thriller, part love story, and full of wonderful details about the tradecraft of wartime espionage and the bravery of unsung heroes. A remarkable achievement that does honor to its subject. I hope someone takes it to the big screen as it has everything.”—Joseph Finder, New York Times bestselling author of The Switch and Judgment "Larry has a knack for finding untold stories that read more like fiction than fact, and he's done it again with Code Name: Lise. Having grown up reading about the Jedburgh teams - the forerunners of US Special Forces - I found the story riveting, not the least because it's true, and Larry's relentless research makes Odette Sansom's heroics leap off the page, putting her in the pantheon of our own Special Forces heroes."—Brad Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Daughter of War “Loftis delivers a tale of courage, daring, valor—and love—for the ages. Code Name: Lise is the closest history comes to a romance novel.”—Elizabeth Cobbs, New York Times bestselling author of The Hamilton Affair “Larry Loftis brings the past to life with a brilliantly researched and executed tale of one woman's unparalleled heroism in occupied France during World War II. A riveting true story of love, betrayal and sacrifice, as engaging as any thriller, and not to be missed.”—Mark Greaney, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Mission Critical “Larry Loftis has crafted a true thriller, a highly entertaining account of the most highly decorated spy of WW2. A great read.” –Alex Kershaw, New York Times bestselling author of The First Wave and Avenue of Spies "Another masterpiece from Larry Loftis, the king of nonfiction thrillers. If you try just one nonfiction book this year, there's no question ... it should be this one."—The Real Book Spy "Loftis's detail of Sansom's life reads like a spy thriller, but with the research of a nonfiction narrative, covering one of the best stories of clandestine heroism during the Second World War." —WeAreTheMighty.com "Loftis keeps the action going at the pace of a novel—escapes, torturous Gestapo interrogations, even a little romance—all based on documents and recorded interviews. The result is a complex, grey-area world, with loyalties shifting and turning on a dime." —Beachcomber PRAISE FOR INTO THE LION'S MOUTH "Gripping ... This one will keep you planted in your reading chair from start to finish."—Michael Connelly, #1 New York Times bestselling author "A work of non-fiction that's more thriller than biography."—USA Today "A sensational book, telling a remarkable true story that few know, even those in the intelligence business. Written in the style of the best spy thrillers, the book is impossible to put down."—Michael Morell, CIA Director (acting 2011, 2012-13) Larry Loftis is the USA TODAY and international bestselling author of the nonfiction spy thrillers, Code Name: Lise—The True Story of the Woman Who Became WWII's Most Highly Decorated Spy, and Into the Lion's Mouth: The True Story of Dusko Popov—World War II Spy, Patriot, and the Real-Life Inspiration for James Bond, which have been translated into multiple languages and published around the world. Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Mr. Loftis was a corporate attorney and adjunct professor of law. He can be found on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and at LarryLoftis.com.
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Best Nonfiction Books to Read in 2019—Woman’s Day
The Best Nonfiction Books Coming Out This Year—BookBub
“A nonfiction thriller.”—The Wall Street Journal
From nationally bestselling author of the “gripping” (Michael Connelly, #1 New York Times bestselling author) Into the Lion’s Mouth comes the extraordinary true story of Odette Sansom, the British spy who operated in occupied France and fell in love with her commanding officer during World War II—perfect for fans of Unbroken, The Nightingale, and Code Girls.
The year is 1942, and World War II is in full swing. Odette Sansom decides to follow in her war hero father’s footsteps by becoming an SOE agent to aid Britain and her beloved homeland, France. Five failed attempts and one plane crash later, she finally lands in occupied France to begin her mission. It is here that she meets her commanding officer Captain Peter Churchill.
As they successfully complete mission after mission, Peter and Odette fall in love. All the while, they are being hunted by the cunning German secret police sergeant, Hugo Bleicher, who finally succeeds in capturing them. They are sent to Paris’s Fresnes prison, and from there to concentration camps in Germany where they are starved, beaten, and tortured. But in the face of despair, they never give up hope, their love for each other, or the whereabouts of their colleagues.
In Code Name: Lise, Larry Loftis paints a portrait of true courage, patriotism, and love—of two incredibly heroic people who endured unimaginable horrors and degradations. He seamlessly weaves together the touching romance between Odette and Peter and the thrilling cat and mouse game between them and Sergeant Bleicher. With this amazing testament to the human spirit, Loftis proves once again that he is adept at writing “nonfiction that reads like a page-turning novel” (Parade).
This one is a page-turner! Granted we had several "snowed-in" days, but I finished this book in two sittings - couldn't put it down. I'd read a couple books on Odette's compatriot Nancy Wake, the White Mouse, and it was equally chilling/exciting/mesmerizing. These women (and men) had WAY more courage and endurance than I could ever hope to have! I hope we still have young people "coming up" who have this kind of patriotism and love for their fellowmen.~~Harrowing/Heart-Breaking/Horrific~~ A captivating true story of a female spy in World War II. In all honesty, I had to read this in a 3 day time span. It was so harrowing, horrific and heart-breaking, I had to take many breaks while reading.'Code Name: Lise' worked for the SPINDLE Circuit (Special Operations Executive) or SOE as it is referred to in this book. She was born in France but moved to England at an early age. Odette was her name at birth.The entire time I was reading this true story, my admiration for her grew. From her recruitment into SOE and the training, her determination to succeed illustrated her true spirit. And, of course, I kept wondering what created her motivation? Despite numerous serious health problems at an early age, she persevered. And, persevered with an open mind and spirit.The depth of the training was intense and was divided into 4 phases. And, it should be noted that 80% of the trainees were disqualified. Not one area was left out....physical, explosives, weapons, ciphers, killing and even included grenades and machine guns. These agents were trained to the maximum and trust me, without this intense training, some would have not survived.Finally in early 1943, she was on her way and SPINDLE was set. Her commanding officer was Peter Churchill and the mission was in Marseilles, France. The beginning of the spy portion in this book.For me, some items really stood out including the rationing of food during the war. Also, on a personal note my Dad was in WW II aboard an aircraft carrier and he had told me years ago that the radio equipment was so heavy. In this book, the radio operator was tasked with carrying the equipment to different locations to avoid detection. As one may surmise, these operators were truly sought after as they had knowledge of many items the other side was extremely interested in.The treatment of the prisoners in the prisons and in the Concentration Camps was just plain horrific. The Gestapo had interrogation fine-tuned to extract the most information. I have never read more details about the interrogation techniques than in this book. And, this is when I had to take frequent breaks...excruciating is the word that comes to mind but really torture at its finest...ouch...Some better moments occurred, however, with the selfless priest, Father Steinert. Thank God, for people of his caliber... Truly a saint put into the cloak of a priest at the right time for the prisoners.And, I also kept wondering where in the world did Odette get her intestinal fortitude to carry on? Where does courage come from? And, why did she join in the SOE in the first place?The author has a most interesting Appendix that explains the awards (including the George Cross) given to Odette and Peter were not without a lot of controversy. And, controversy that continued for many years.Truly an educational read for me...especially the portions on the training aspect for SOE, the treatment of the prisoners by the Gestapo, and the manner in which the missions were carried out.Most highly recommended...I read this and still don't really understand what a spy courier does The author focuses a lot on the spy's time in prison, being mistreated, which I guess is appropriate since she got awards for her bravery in not talking. But I think he also likes going into descriptions of what exactly torture is like, which I find weird. And, ok, he tells us that she convinced prison guards of things that weren't true but that kept her and her captain safe. But. I wanted to know what the group did BEFORE she went to prison, and also read about a competent woman just doing something well.The first of the book focuses on other people's incompetence and on various mishaps. You come away thinking that this woman has a lot of respect from people but did kind of bumble through her work. I doubt that that's the reality.Amazon, please recommend more books about women doing things well. I don't want to read about mistreatment and misadventures. Thanks.
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