Which of these islands was occupied by Germany during the Second World War?

A 5th grade teacher once told me,"You only get an outline of history from school text, if you want to learn more go to the library"..….you'll find out more interesting stuff" Have been a reader ever since!

nimblemoon, it'sGurnsey lit.and potato peel pie society great book

Wendell Thomas, That is such a presumption on your part! Have you never heard of reading disorders? I for one never liked reading in school. I didn't know it at the time but I was dyslexic! It wasn't until I was in my 40's did I learn that I had a reading disorder. But I pushed myself on, at that age to get my law degree! Be careful with your words, they can hurt people!!!

Does anyone remember the fantastic book and movie about this? Please comment, so others can enjoy them, too.

Brought back memories of a school trip to Guernsey, my first holiday without parents. A bit of an eye opener, as I was reared by strict parents, unlike the majority of the other kids that went.

it is my dream to visit Guernsey and see a bit of my family history my grandmother immigrated from there in the 30's with her parents my great grandfather returned shortly before the occupation to visit a sick aunt ended up being stuck there until Guernsey was liberated before he could return home to his family

nimblemoon, I don't recall a book,however there is a film called "Sweet Potato Pie". It is about a group of Guernsey Islands who formed a book club once a week. Since this kind of thing was frowned upon by the invaders. One evening some members were stopped after curfew and said they were part of 'the sweet potato pie club...and we're told to hurry up and get home. It is an olde film, of course, but with a wealth of British humour.

nimblemoon, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

nimblemoon, try jersey under the jack boot good read

When I visited Aldenay in the channel Islands a local was telling me that the Germans ate all the Aldenay cattle breed out of existence what a shame apparently they were similar to Jerseys.

I am currently sitting in a car park on the west coast of guernsey and from where I am I can see 7 german fortifications,still waiting for them to come back a give them a coat of paint!

UnfilledInertia8, It is not easy to deal with sometimes, but keep on trying. We have a friend, who is also dyslexic like me, & he found that red ink/text color on white paper/blank white screen is his answer. He is able to read fine if he is able to use that form/type. It does not work for us, but it is something to try.

Player #3532789, We are also dyslexic. Life does not give us lemons, no we get melons lol!

Player #3205401, Wise words indeed! Sounds like a great teacher.

lostiaz, I went to Guernsey to visit a friend, she took us to see different places, one being the underground hospital, a very depressing place as you can imagine, but also a very interesting place if you are interested in history especially world war two. God bless those souls lost because of that terrible war.

nimblemoon, Gurnsey, Potato Peel Pie, Literary Society! wonderful book and movie!!!.

A movie was made about this event--The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. It is about how forming a reading club by some of the residents became a sort of refuge and escape from the severity of the German occupation. It also provided a means of support and companionship for the group.

I do not like the new layout at all!

Shouldn't have been a war between Britain and Germany..!! Cost so many lives.. unnecessary war between brother nations

nimblemoon, yes I saw the movie twice and howled my eyes out both times.

Player #3532789, My son has it. He's 35 and struggles every day.