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Bielski Brothers: The True Story of Three Men Who Defied the Nazis, Built a Village in the Forest, and Saved 1,200 Jews - Hardcover
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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Review:
"An extraordinary story of resistance." -- The Spectator
"As amazing as Schindler's List." -- People
"A fascinating story!" -- The Economist
A fascinating story! --The Economist
An extraordinary story of resistance. --The Spectator
As amazing as Schindler s List. --People
"An engrossing, inspiring narrative ... of an incredible victory amid an immeasurable tragedy."--Dallas Morning News
"Captivating...a welcome story of bold, determined, and successful resistance....[An] unjustly neglected story."--San Francisco Chronicle
"A wildly daring, untold tale of resistance .... inspiring and harrowing."--Jewish Bulletin
"Uplifting....A powerful recounting of a little-known story."--Kirkus Reviews
About the Author:
"As amazing as Schindler's List." -- People
"A fascinating story!" -- The Economist
A fascinating story! --The Economist
An extraordinary story of resistance. --The Spectator
As amazing as Schindler s List. --People
"An engrossing, inspiring narrative ... of an incredible victory amid an immeasurable tragedy."--Dallas Morning News
"Captivating...a welcome story of bold, determined, and successful resistance....[An] unjustly neglected story."--San Francisco Chronicle
"A wildly daring, untold tale of resistance .... inspiring and harrowing."--Jewish Bulletin
"Uplifting....A powerful recounting of a little-known story."--Kirkus Reviews
Peter Duffy is the author of The Bielski Brothers. He lives in New York City with his wife and daughter.
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- ISBN 10 1417702060
- ISBN 13 9781417702060
- BindingHardcover
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