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History is written by the winner of the war, and so the history of Poland and its people has been hidden and denied for decades. After WW11 when Russia was given control of Poland, anyone who fought against the invaders which included Russia as well as Germany was defined as a traitor. So it wasn't until the 1980's when the facts and heroes such as Irena Sendler came to light. The story unfolds when three girls from Kansas do a high school project and uncover the amazing story of Sendler, an "ordinary" Polish woman who was a Social Worker who creates an elaborate system to save the lives of thousands of Jewish children. The focus is on children of Warsaw during the war, but it also shows the ramifications of Sendlers actions. A weakness of the book is the author understates the suffering of the non-Jewish Polish citizens who also were routinely murdered. But the strength is showing how the concern of three Protestant girls were able to uncover the story of a Polish Catholic woman that saved Jewish children. Thankfully, compassion crosses cultural boundaries. Read full review
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I am an avid, lifetime reader. I am rarely surprised by awesome content. At one point I gasped out loud in surprise! I recommend this book highly. There have been courageous people in our modern world and there are young people who are learning the value of sacrifice and purpose. An amazing story.
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bought for my wife and she enjoyed reading. Didn't read myself
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My mother-in-law heard good thing about the book so I ordered it for her.
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