Daughters of Warsaw, Maria Frances
Daughters of Warsaw, Maria Frances
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Daughters of Warsaw

Author: Maria Frances

Narrator: Eleanor Jackson, Jaimi Barbakoff

Unabridged: 9 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Avon

Published: 01/18/2024


Synopsis

An emotional and inspiring World War Two time-slip novel of danger and courage. This is a story inspired by true events and stories of Irena Sendler and the women of the Polish Żegota. 1942, Warsaw Young Zofia finds herself leading a double life when she is enlisted to help the fearless Irena Sendler save hundreds of Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto. Every night, Zofia risks her life to shepherd the children to safety. But when the worst happens, she is forced to make her riskiest journey yet to keep Irena’s mission alive. Now, Seattle After yet another miscarriage, heartbroken Lizzie returns to the comfort of her childhood home, where she stumbles upon a hidden photograph of her great-grandmother among a mysterious group of people. On a quest to discover more, Lizzie uncovers a buried past darker and more dangerous than she could ever have imagined… A sweeping and heartbreaking story of two remarkable women, generations apart, each finding courage when all hope is gone. Perfect for fans of –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 'A very moving story with a beautiful ending!' 'A heartbreaking story told through the lives of the two women who find courage when they believe all hope is gone.' 'If you are looking for a historical fiction about courageous women, put this one on the list, you won’t be disappointed.' 'Beautiful writing and a pull-you-in story line that introduces us to Irena Sendler who worked as a nurse in the Polish Underground…A five-star read!' 'Full of bravery, courage, determination and family bonds this book pulled at my heartstrings.' 'This story made me thankful for the life and time I live in. It's an absolute must-read.' It's the worst time in humanity and yet there is still light in the darkness… Readers adore

Reviews

Goodreads review by Darla on January 23, 2024

Irena Sendler's tireless efforts to rescue Jewish children from the Warsaw ghetto are the centerpiece of this dual timeline novel. I was enthralled. The 1942-45 timeline was riveting. Zophie works closely with Irena to provide relief for those in the ghetto and smuggle as many out before it is too l......more

Goodreads review by Karren on November 27, 2023

1942, Warsaw. Sofia works at the Social Welfare Department, through a colleague she’s introduced to Irena Sendler, and she rescues hundreds of Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto. Sofia wants to help, she decides to not tell her parents and sister to keep them safe, and they come up with clever w......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth of Silver's Reviews on January 20, 2024

We meet Zofia in 1942 Warsaw as she works during the day at the Social Welfare Department and helps rescue children from the Warsaw Ghetto after work. She risks her life and the life of her family as she works for The Resistance, but she says it is worth it if only one life can be saved. We then meet......more

Goodreads review by Jeanette on October 21, 2023

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Many thanks to Netgalley and the Publishers for this opportunity. This is a beautiful and heartwarming book, a tribute to Irena Sendler of Żegota, arm of the Polish Underground Resistance. The book......more

Goodreads review by Cherise Isabella on February 25, 2024

"the most difficult struggle of all was the one within ourselves, and that if we became accustomed to the conditions we found ourselves in, we might lose the ability to discriminate between good and evil.This painful state of being – the fear, the anguish, the uncertainty – was the price we had to p......more


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