Darker The Night

Fiction & Literature, Historical, Literary
Cover of the book Darker The Night by Lisa London, Deep River Press, Inc.
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Author: Lisa London ISBN: 9780991163571
Publisher: Deep River Press, Inc. Publication: January 30, 2016
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Lisa London
ISBN: 9780991163571
Publisher: Deep River Press, Inc.
Publication: January 30, 2016
Imprint:
Language: English

"...a stunningly realistic, absorbing quality that will make it a powerful justaposition to Diary of Anne Frank, recounting the youth experience from quite a different vantage point and making it a special recommendation..." Midwest Book Review-D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer

Hedy spends her childhood playing with her Hitler Youth Group in the hills of Western Germany.  When the Fuhrer's troops march across Europe, Hedy is determined to help the soldiers by becoming a physical therapist. The Nazis, however, have other plans. She finds herself assembling airplanes, dodging bombs, battling hunger, and standing up to the invading tanks.

As the pride in her country is shattered witht he news of the Nazi atrocities, her father reminds her, "The darker the night, the brighter the stars." Is her start the charming American Counter-Intelligence Agent who keeps appering in unusual places?

Inspired by a true story, this fascinating tale tracks an extraordinary young woman as she perseveres through the challenges of Hilter's Germany. Each chapter starts with a historical quote or piece of propaganda to give the reader the feel for influences on the civilian population.  Book includes discussion questions and a glossary of German terms.

 

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"...a stunningly realistic, absorbing quality that will make it a powerful justaposition to Diary of Anne Frank, recounting the youth experience from quite a different vantage point and making it a special recommendation..." Midwest Book Review-D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer

Hedy spends her childhood playing with her Hitler Youth Group in the hills of Western Germany.  When the Fuhrer's troops march across Europe, Hedy is determined to help the soldiers by becoming a physical therapist. The Nazis, however, have other plans. She finds herself assembling airplanes, dodging bombs, battling hunger, and standing up to the invading tanks.

As the pride in her country is shattered witht he news of the Nazi atrocities, her father reminds her, "The darker the night, the brighter the stars." Is her start the charming American Counter-Intelligence Agent who keeps appering in unusual places?

Inspired by a true story, this fascinating tale tracks an extraordinary young woman as she perseveres through the challenges of Hilter's Germany. Each chapter starts with a historical quote or piece of propaganda to give the reader the feel for influences on the civilian population.  Book includes discussion questions and a glossary of German terms.

 

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