The Unsung Family Hero: The death and life of an anti-Nazi resistance fighter
Author(s): Gardener Paul
Set in Nazi-occupied Holland, this book tell the story of the author's uncle, an anti-Nazi resistance fighter. A gentle, thoughtful man who had a successful career as a commercial photographer, he eventually reacts to ruthless tyranny by joining the Resistance as part of a team that forged identity papers to help potential Nazi victims hide, evade capture, even escape from the occupied country. Discovering a new persona and natural acting skills, armed with forged papers and wearing a Gestapo uniform, he succeeded in saving many potential victims from the Nazis. With the narrative tension of a novel, Gardner weaves meticulous research into a story of courage and heroism, even though it has a grim ending.
Product Information
General Fields
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- : New Holland Publishers
- : Hybrid Publishing
- : 0.325
- : 01 February 2020
- : books
Special Fields
- : Gardener Paul
- : Paperback