Rulka Langer, born into a family of distinguished Polish intellectuals, was a modern "career woman" before the concept was fashionable. After studying in the U.S., she returned to Poland and worked in advertising and economic research. Fleeing war-torn Poland, Langer authored a work aimed at explaining the devastation of World War II for ordinary people caught within it to an American audience. Her writing explores the human cost of conflict and the resilience of individuals facing immense hardship.
An eyewitness account of the early days of WWII captures the Nazi invasion of Poland, the Siege of Warsaw, and the initial months of Occupation through the perspective of a young working mother. Rulka Langer's vivid storytelling and keen attention to detail illuminate the personal and societal upheaval during this tumultuous period, highlighting the broader struggle between good and evil that defined the era.
An eyewitness account of early, chaotic days of WWII - Nazi German invasion of Poland, Siege of Warsaw and first months of Occupation.