Memorial Day Reads
Memorial Day Recommendations here at Bridgton Public Library
This Memorial Day, we invite you to take time for reflection through stories of courage, sacrifice, resilience, and remembrance. These powerful titles—available through Bridgton Public Library and our neighboring libraries—honor the lives and experiences of those who served.
Quiet Courage: Stories of the Unselfish Dedication of Maine Veterans
by Don Colson
A heartfelt collection honoring Maine veterans and their quiet acts of bravery and service. This work highlights deeply personal stories that reflect dedication and sacrifice close to home.
The Nightingale
by Kristin Hannah
Though not a true story, this powerful historical novel follows two sisters in Nazi-occupied France and the different paths they take to survive and resist during World War II. A moving portrait of courage in the face of unimaginable hardship.
The Things They Carried
by Tim O’Brien
A classic work blending fiction and memory, this book explores the emotional and physical burdens carried by soldiers during the Vietnam War. It is a profound reflection on war, storytelling, and what it means to remember.
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
by Laura Hillenbrand
The extraordinary true story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic athlete turned WWII bombardier who survives a plane crash, drifting at sea, and imprisonment in POW camps. A remarkable testament to endurance and hope.
As we observe Memorial Day, these books offer space to pause, reflect, and honor the lives shaped by service and sacrifice. We encourage you to visit the library, explore these titles, and spend time with stories that help us remember.
From all of us at Bridgton Public Library, we wish you a meaningful Memorial Day.
