World War Two: Behind Closed Doors cover

World War Two: Behind Closed Doors

by Laurence Rees

Examines the key decisions made by Stalin, Churchill and Roosevelt during the WWII. This book presents testimony obtained from nearly a hundred separate witnesses from the period. It features former Soviet secret policemen who talk frankly about their repressive work. It also features Allied seamen who reveal how they braved the Arctic convoys.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?