The Bielski Brothers: The True Story of Three Men Who Defied the Nazis, Built a Village in the Forest, and Saved 1,200 Jews - Softcover

Duffy QC, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060935537 ISBN 13: 9780060935535

Publisher: HarperCollins (USA), 2004

Synopsis

In 1941, three brothers witnessed their parents and two other siblingsbeing led away to their eventual murders. It was a grim scene that would, of course, be repeated endlessly throughout the war. Instead of running orgiving in to despair, these brothers -- Tuvia, Zus, and Asael Bielski -- foughtback, waging a guerrilla war of wits against the Nazis.

By using their intimate knowledge of the dense forests surrounding theBelarusan towns of Novogrudek and Lida, the Bielskis evaded the Nazis andestablished a hidden base camp, then set about convincing other Jews to jointheir ranks. As more and more Jews arrived each day, a robust communitybegan to emerge, a "Jerusalem in the woods."

After two and a half years in the woods, in July 1944, the Bielskis learnedthat the Germans, overrun by the Red Army, were retreating back towardBerlin. More than one thousand Bielski Jews emerged -- alive -- on that final, triumphant exit from the woods.

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The Bielski Brothers In 1941, three brothers witnessed their parents and two other siblingsbeing led away to their eventual murders. It was a grim scene that would, of course, be repeated endlessly throughout the war. Instead of running orgiving in to despair, these brothers -- Tuvia, Zus, and Asael Bielski -- foughtback, waging a guerrilla war of wits against the Nazis.By using their intimate knowledge of the dense f... Full description

Review:

"An engrossing, inspiring narrative ... of an incredible victory amid an immeasurable tragedy."--Dallas Morning News

"A wildly daring, untold tale of resistance .... inspiring and harrowing."--Jewish Bulletin

"Uplifting....A powerful recounting of a little-known story."--Kirkus Reviews

"Remarkable [and] surprising ... Duffy's book is a gripping and overdue tribute to the brothers' resourcefulness and courage."--London Times

"As amazing as Schindler's List."--People

"Fast-paced and deeply moving...inspiring in its representation of the heroism of ordinary people."--Washington Post

"Powerful! The strength of the human spirt shines on in [this] beautifully written book."--Paula Zahn, CNN Live from the Headlines

"A haunting book...with the grip of good fiction and the punch of hard truth."--Chicago Tribune

"An extraordinary story of resistance."--The Spectator

"Captivating...a welcome story of bold, determined, and successful resistance....[An] unjustly neglected story."--San Francisco Chronicle

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins (USA)
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0060935537
• ISBN 13: 9780060935535
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336