Guernica Book

This book presents an extraordinary epic of love family and war set in the Basque town of Guernica before during and after its destruction by the German Luftwaffe during the Spanish Civil War. In 1935 Miguel Navarro finds himself in conflict with the Spanish Civil Guard and flees the Basque fishing village of Lekeitio to make a new start in Guernica the centre of Basque culture and tradition. Once there he finds more than just a new life - he finds someone to live for. Miren Ansotegui is the charismatic and graceful dancer he meets and the two discover a love they believe nothing can destroy ...Rich in the history of the region the Red Baron the Luftwaffe and even Picasso make appearances in Guernica as the fate of the Navarro family is traced through the early decades of the twentieth century. 'A heart-rending yet life-affirming story' - "Daily Mail".

The bombing of Guernica was a devastating experiment in total warfare by the German Luftwaffe in the run-up to the Second World War. For the Basques it was an attack on the soul of their ancient nation; for the world it was an unprecedented crime against humanity. Dave Boling reintroduces the event and paints his own picture of a people so strong vibrant and proud that they are willing to do whatever it takes to protect their values their country and their loved ones.

Guernica : Paperback : Pan Macmillan : 9780330460668 : 0330460668 : 21 Apr 2009 : Selected as a Richard & Judy Summer Read for 2009.