The Soap Maker

Anton is a boy of twelve when World War II turns his life upside down. He discovers his first love and soul mate when he finds Marie in the midst of the Nazi occupation of France. Though his mettle is severely tested as he experiences the tragic loss of everything he loves, he perseveres. From the French Resistance to the liberation of Paris, to the high-fashion industry in America in the 1950s, and to the bucolic valley of Sonoma, California, Anton comes full circle. Through tragedy, loss, love, revenge, and finally, a life fulfilled, The Soap Maker will make you cry, laugh, and eventually, smile.

-- Terrence Pershall