“The waiter uncorked the bottle and poured the first taste. Pierre swirled and then lifted the glass to his nose to inhale the bouquet, the aroma of France, his homeland, He savored the taste of familiar tannins and metals, the acidity a bittersweet reminder of the laughter of children in the fields, of adults cheering long summer evenings, of long-buried emotions, Claire alive in his mouth, Pierre swallowed the wine and approved with a nod the waiter´s choice of bottle, the wine, like him, a survivor in a far-flung place.” MenWarDrinkSceneWineFranceTastingWine QuotesWine LoversWine Guide Book:The war Source: The war
“Once, in a village cafeteria, a woman asked how he would like his coffee. "Serve as in Hell, boiling hot.” MenWarWwii FictionWwii QuotesWwii France Book:The war Source: The war
“He had not been born to serve, nor to being exploited or exploiting anyone. I could add you to my revenge list, but you’re not worth the killing.” MenWarHealingJourneyAdventureTrainFranceHealing The Past Book:The war Source: The war