The Nazi Officer's Wife: How One Jewish Woman Survived the Holocaust

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Synopsis
Edith Hahn, a young Jewish woman who went underground instead of following orders to a labor camp, reemerged in Munich posing as a Christian working for the Red Cross. There, Hahn met her future husband, a Nazi Party member, who fell in love with her and swore to keep her identity a secret.
Copyright:
1999

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
305 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780688177768
Publisher:
N/A
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Pritchards Trustees Ltd.
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Religion and Spirituality, Social Studies
Submitted By:
Collection Development Specialist
Proofread By:
Allison Hilliker
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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I don't often read historical biographies, but this one was truly captivating. Among many things, the book shows us how even the seemingly smallest acts of kindness can go a very long way. There were many moments in Deer's life where the tiniest, sometimes seemingly insignificant, bits of help and encouragement, from others made the difference between life and death. The book demonstrates how, even in the worst of circumstances, all of us have the choice about whether to do evil or good. The author's story is especially inspiring because it's a great example of tremendous determination and perseverance. Even though the book has some truly sad parts, these are balanced out by moments of hope and an overall message of transcendence.