The Medallion, Cathy Gohlke
The Medallion, Cathy Gohlke
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The Medallion

Author: Cathy Gohlke

Narrator: Stina Nielsen

Unabridged: 14 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 06/04/2019

Synopsis

For fans of bestselling World War II fiction like Sarah's Key and The Nightingale comes an illuminating tale of courage, sacrifice, and survival, about two couples whose lives are ravaged by Hitler's mad war yet eventually redeemed through the fate of one little girl. Seemingly overnight, the German blitzkrieg of Warsaw in 1939 turns its streets to a war zone and shatters the life of each citizen-Polish, Jewish, or otherwise. Sophie Kumiega, a British bride working in the city's library, awaits news of her husband, Janek, recently deployed with the Polish Air Force. Though Sophie is determined that she and the baby in her womb will stay safe, the days ahead will draw her into the plight of those around her, compelling her to help, whatever the danger. Rosa and Itzhak Dunovich never imagined they would welcome their longed-for first child in the Jewish ghetto, or that they would let anything tear their family apart. But as daily atrocities intensify, Rosa soon faces a terrifying reality: to save their daughter's life, she must send her into hiding. Her only hope of finding her after the war-if any of them survive-is a medallion she cuts in half and places around her neck. Inspired by true events of Poland's darkest days and brightest heroes, The Medallion paints a stunning portrait of war and its aftermath, daring us to believe that when all seems lost, God can make a way forward.

About Cathy Gohlke

Cathy Gohlke is a Christy, Carol, and INSPY award-winning author who writes novels steeped with inspirational lessons from history. Her stories reveal how people break the chains that bind them and triumph over adversity through faith. When not traveling to historic sites for research, she and her husband, Dan, divide their time between northern Virginia and the Jersey Shore, enjoying time with their grown children and grandchildren. For more information, visit CathyGohlke.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Carrie on February 20, 2019

Once again Cathy Gohlke takes us back to WW2 and gives us a deep and powerful story that captures the depth of love and the power of forgiveness in a time a great trial. The events are gripping, and the characters are so real you will remember them long after you finish the book. Highly recommended!......more

Goodreads review by Amy on June 17, 2019

There is no way I can adequately express how beautiful and tragic this book was! For the past few days, I've been completely absorbed in Cathy Gohlke's The Medallion. Alternating between anger, sadness, and ultimately hope, I was emotionally invested in this book like none other before. Set in Polan......more

Goodreads review by Jerry on May 25, 2020

We may think this current world situation is tough, but, back in the time of World War II, Jews were being exterminated merely because of their faith. This book shines a light on one of the twentieth century's darkest chapters, and is heartbreaking at times, touching at others. Fair warning: As you......more

Goodreads review by Kav on December 09, 2019

"The Red Sea...how Adonai will make a way where there is no way." (p 8) I read that line early on in this novel and haven't been able to shake the imagery since. It's at the heart of this story -- how God prepares a way even if it's not the way we'd choose. The Medallion is a tough read. Have tissues......more

Goodreads review by Maureen on May 27, 2019

How could a book based on fact and telling about true events have even happened, a world gone mad? Hate so very evil, and then I think, all these years later that hate is still there. We are putting faces on those that lived in, mostly Poland, during that horrible time in history. The author does a w......more

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