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The Handmaid’s Tale

September 1, 2012 1 comment

Set in a Fascistic future America, The Handmaid’s Tale tells the story of Kate, a handmaid. In this America, the religious right has taken over and gone hog-wild. Kate is a criminal, guilty of the crime of trying to escape from the US, and is sentenced to become a Handmaid.

The job of a Handmaid is to bear the children of the man to whom she is assigned. After ruthless group training by Aunt Lydia in the proper way to behave, Kate is assigned as Handmaid to the Commander. Kate is attracted to Nick, the Commander’s chauffeur. At the same time, a resistance movement begins to challenge the regime.

Download the book in mobi or epub, and watch the film here or here.

Spitfire Sisters

January 8, 2012 Comments off

‘Spitfire Sisters’ tells the story of the remarkable ladies who flew for the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) in World War Two. Called upon to ferry military planes of all types between airfields, factories and maintenance units, these ladies were faced with bad weather, operational adversities and flying planes they had never flown before.

Now in their 90’s, these ladies tell us of the adventures they experienced during their incredible lives as Ferry Pilots. With tales of love, laughter and loss, people can’t help but feel permanently amazed by the achievements of these unique women. They are the unsung heroes of the Second World War. Watch on PutLocker, SockShare or VideoWeed

Spitfire Sisters

January 8, 2012 Comments off

‘Spitfire Sisters’ tells the story of the remarkable ladies who flew for the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) in World War Two.

Called upon to ferry military planes of all types between airfields, factories and maintenance units, these ladies were faced with bad weather, operational adversities and flying planes they had never flown before.

Now in their 90’s, these ladies tell us of the adventures they experienced during their incredible lives as Ferry Pilots. With tales of love, laughter and loss, people can’t help but feel permanently amazed by the achievements of these unique women.

They are the unsung heroes of the Second World War.  Watch on NovaMov.

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