Description: In My Hands: Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer by Irene Gut Opdyke, Jennifer Armstrong Originally published: New York: Alfred A. Knopf, an imprint of Random House Childrens Books, 1999. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "No matter how many Holocaust stories one has read, this one is a must, for its impact is so powerful."--School Library Journal, starredI did not ask myself, "Should I do this?" but "How will I do this?"Through this intimate and compelling memoir, we are witness to the growth of a hero. Much like The Diary of Anne Frank, In My Hands has become a profound testament to individual courage.You must understand that I did not become a resistance fighter, a smuggler of Jews, a defierof the SS and the Nazis, all at once.When the war began, Irene Gut was just seventeen: a student nurse, a Polish patriot, a good Catholic girl. Forced to work in a German officiers dining hall, she learns how to fight back.Ones first steps are always small: I had begun by hiding food under a fence.Irene eavesdropped on the Germans plans. She smuggled people out of the work camp. And she hid twelve Jews in the basement of a Nazi majors home. To deliver her friends from evil, this young woman did whatever it took--even the impossible. Author Biography Irene Gut Opdyke (1922–2003) was named by the Israeli Holocaust Commission one of the Righteous Among the Nations, a title given to those who risked their lives by aiding and saving Jews during the Holocaust. She was granted the Israel Medal of Honor, Israels highest tribute, in a ceremony at Jerusalems Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial. The Vatican honored her with a special commendation. And her story is part of the permanent exhibit at the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. Jennifer Armstrong is an award-winning author, perhaps best known for her books of history and historical fiction. Those books include The American Story: 100 True Tales from American History, Shattered, and Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World. Review "Powerful and life-affirming, this is the kind of exciting memoir that marks a reader forever." -- The Plain Dealer"Even among WWII memoirs--a genre studded with extraordinary stories--this autobiography looms large, a work of exceptional substance and style." --Publishers Weekly, starred"Opdyke uses simple direct language to demystify the concept of heroism and depict courage as a matter of basic human decency well within the capabilities of ordinary humans." -- The Washington Post Book World Review Quote "Powerful and life-affirming, this is the kind of exciting memoir that marks a reader forever." -- The Plain Dealer "Even among WWII memoirs--a genre studded with extraordinary stories--this autobiography looms large, a work of exceptional substance and style." -- Publishers Weekly, starred "Opdyke uses simple direct language to demystify the concept of heroism and depict courage as a matter of basic human decency well within the capabilities of ordinary humans." -- The Washington Post Book World Excerpt from Book The Villa The instant I was able to get away after breakfast, I walked to the villa as quickly as I could -- quickly enough to put a stitch in my side and to break a sweat in the heat. I unlocked the door and burst inside, dreading the sound of painters bumping ladders against the furniture. But it was silent. I was in time -- assuming that my friends were indeed waiting in the basement. The smell of cabbage and potatoes lingered in the air. Almost fearing what I might find, I opened the basement door and clattered down the stairs, my shoes making a racket on the wooden steps. "Hoo-ee! Its Irene!" I called out. The first room was empty. Trying not to worry, I opened the door to the furnace room, praying to find my six friends -- and Henry Weinbaum. The door creaked as it swung open into the gloom, and I called out again. "Its Irene!" There was an almost audible sigh of relief. One by one, figures emerged from the shadows: Ida, Lazar, Clara, Thomas, Fanka, Moses Steiner, and a young, handsome fellow I took to be Henry Weinbaum. I shook hands with them all silently, suddenly overcome with emotion. They were all there; they were safe and alive. And then, to my surprise, I found three strangers, who greeted me with an odd mixture of sheepishness and defiance. "Im Joseph Weiss," the eldest of the three said. "And this is Marian Wilner and Alex Rosen. Henry told us." For a moment I was at a loss. I had ten lives in my hands now! But there wasnt time for lengthy introductions. The soldiers from the plant were due any minute to start painting. "Hurry, everyone," I said. "Youll have to stay in the attic until the house is painted. Ill check on you as often as I can. I dont need to tell you not to make any noise at all." This was met with grim nods all around. Then we made our way upstairs. The attic was musty; dust swirled in a shaft of light from the high window, and the air smelled of mouse droppings. "Shoes off," I said. "Dont walk around unless you absolutely must." I locked them in just as trucks ground to a halt out on the street. I kicked the basement door shut on my way to let in the soldiers, and then unlocked the front door. "This way," I said, stepping aside to usher them in with their painting equipment and drop cloths. When I glanced outside, I saw the major climbing out of a car. " Guten Tag, Irene," he called cheerily. I bobbed my head. "Herr Major." "This is splendid," he said, rubbing his hands together as he came inside. "Ill move in in a week or so, when all the painting and repairs are finished, but in the meantime, Id like you to move in right away, so that you can oversee things. Dont worry about your duties at the hotel -- if you can serve dinner, Schulz can manage without you the rest of the time." As he spoke, Major R Details ISBN0553538845 Author Jennifer Armstrong Short Title IN MY HANDS MEMORIES OF A HOLO Language English ISBN-10 0553538845 ISBN-13 9780553538847 Media Book Format Paperback Residence Yorba Linda, CA, US Birth 1921 DEWEY B Pages 288 Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-03-08 Imprint Ember Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2016-03-08 NZ Release Date 2016-03-08 US Release Date 2016-03-08 UK Release Date 2016-03-08 Audience Age 14 Publisher Random House USA Inc Replaces 9780553494112 Illustrations 12 PAGES BLACK & WHITE PHOTOS Audience Teenage / Young adult We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97457809;
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