There was the biography of a Norwegian resistance fighter who swam through chilly oceans and got gangrene and wandered through I think it might have been Finland or Lapland in a sweet short summer and everyone took him in and the dark Finnish women made him tea with honey in it on late afternoons and it was beautiful but also horribly sad because the book was only half over and you knew that bad things were going to happen.
The biography illustrates the harrowing yet inspiring story of a Norwegian resistance fighter who endured extreme hardships during World War II. He faced the frigid waters of the ocean, resulting in gangrene, as he navigated his way through the challenging landscapes of Finland or Lapland. Despite the grim circumstances, he received kindness from the local people, particularly the Finnish women who shared warm tea sweetened with honey, showcasing a touch of humanity amidst the chaos of war.
However, there is an underlying melancholy that permeates the narrative, as the reader is aware that the fighter’s journey is far from over and that tragedies await him. This poignant mix of beauty and sorrow embodies the larger themes of struggle and resilience in the face of adversity. The contrast between the fighter’s fleeting moments of solace and the impending doom adds depth to the story, making it a compelling part of William T. Vollmann's "You Bright and Risen Angels."
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