Rave reviews for Between Two Fires
“David Baird has painstakingly recreated the tragic yet heroic story of one small group. At a time when Spain is wracked by bitter dispute over what happened during and after the Civil War, this superbly written book could not be more timely. As exciting as any thriller, yet deeply moving, it deserves to be read by everyone concerned with the history of contemporary Spain.” — historian Paul Preston
“There could be nobody better suited to tell this story and David Baird does so magnificently…sheds an intense and necessary light on the larger issues.” — Lorca biographer Ian Gibson
“Profoundly researched, deeply sympathetic to the subject and compellingly written. In the end, the tragedy is that, despite all the barbarity, the betrayals, the wanton killing, the bleakness, the deprivation and the blighting of all those young lives, it was all for nothing. Longevity was on Franco’s side, the passion evaporated and improved stndards of living did the rest.” — Perrott Phillips, British journalist and author
“Your wonderful book makes one think — very hard…How amazing to have the accounts of survivors — both living and recently dead — who have added precious knowledge to a previously unknown period of horror.” — English reader
“With Between Two Fires David Baird has written a valuable and necessary book, particularly for those of us who are interested in the tragic events in Spain during and after the Spanish Civil War. He got there in time to speak with witnesses and participants — on both sides, adding to our understanding of post-war Spain at a moment when the legacy of the Franco years is still a subject of fierce debate.” — Granada-based writer Mike Booth
“A tragic tale told compellingly…deserves a wide readership…and begs a film treatment.” — Spain Magazine (UK)
“A gripping and well-told story, with many genuine revelations that will surprise readers.” — Soltalk Magazine, Spain.
Reader responses to Between Two Fires
Sharon Wevill Says:
March 21, 2008 at 11:48 am | Reply edit
I’ve known David Baird for years and have read with great interest his guide books and the wonderful “Sunny Side Up.” This new book, Between Two Fires, about the effects of the Civil War in the area where I’ve lived for some time is a gem–fascinating for its specific detail about the lives of the people who experienced the war and its long aftermath. I was very moved by the personal testimonies, from people of all persuasions, recounted with great clarity and honesty, as well as new and surprising information David scoured many archives to uncover regarding the role of Stalin and of the American secret services during this period.
dick handscombe Says:
September 8, 2008 at 3:07 pm | Reply edit
What a good summer read and for others beyond. Having come across many signs of the civil war and later guerrilla warfare during our many walks around Spain David’s book filled missing links in our knowledge and we have been only two happy to recommend the book to others in our various writings. Although being a step by step factual account of real events the book is as good as any John Le Carre thriller!
Vincent Navarro Says:
November 19, 2008 at 6:29 pm | Reply edit
I am very interested in anything about the Spanish Civil War.
I want to know more about the resistance after the war.
I am interested in reading “Between Two Fires” but cannot find where to buy it.
Barnes & Noble or Amazon were no help.
I live in the U.S. please advise……Vincent Navarro
