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 Mark-Anthony Turnage: Twice Through the Heart; Hidden Love Song; The Torn Fields $17.98 Here three works by London Philharmonic Orchestra Composer in Residence Mark-Anthony Turnage offer strikingly different glimpses of the human interface: a chilling first-person account of marital murder, a touchingly titled musical gift and an acerbic view of the destruction of war. Works of acute craft and insight are captured here with vivid drama in performances under Marin Alsop.  The Aftermath: A Survivor's Odyssey Through War-Torn Europe $12.95 I have read a great deal about the Holocaust, including personal accounts, but this one stands out for several reasons. Because it was written just after World War II, it has an immediacy and authenticity that others written later might lack. It's amazing that it was only published a few years ago, and it still isn't well known, though it deserves to be. It's really a kind of primary source document. But it's also great literature, really well-written and moving and ultimately (despite some of the horrors so graphically depicted) it is uplifting, a testament to the human spirit's capacity to retain its dignity despite everything. Highly recommended.  Torchlighters: The Gladys Aylward Story $7.99 This is a refreshing animation that is historically accurate. Wish there were more out there like this. Family friendly and highly recommended. |
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