Extraordinarily touching - The Jewish ChronicleWhen everything is taken away from you, love and courage are all you have left.In 1938, the Nazis come to Vienna. They hate anyone who is different, especially Jewish people.Fritz and Kurt's family are Jewish, and that puts them in terrible danger.Fritz, along with his father, is taken to a Nazi prison camp, a terrible place, full of fear. When his father is sent to a certain death, Fritz can't face losing his beloved Papa. He chooses to go with him and fight for survival.Meanwhile, Kurt must go on a frightening journey, all alone, to seek safety on the far side of the world.In this extraordinary true story, Fritz and Kurt must face unimaginable hardships, and the two brothers wonder if they will ever return home . . .A retelling of the Sunday Times bestselling The Boy Who Followed his Father into Auschwitz, a Daily Mail and Sunday Express book of the year:'Shattering, astonishing' Daily Mail'Extraordinary' Observer
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- 2023
- 2022
Queer Saint: The Cultured Life of Peter Watson
- 420 pages
- 15 hours of reading
- 2020
The Boy Who Followed His Father Into Auschwitz
A True Story of Family and Survival
- 464 pages
- 17 hours of reading
The narrative explores the profound and often challenging bond between a father and son, highlighting their resilience and emotional connection. Through vivid and powerful storytelling, it presents a true story that resonates deeply, evoking both discomfort and admiration. The author's skillful writing ensures that this poignant tale is not only memorable but also deserving of a wide readership.
- 2019
The Boy Who Followed His Father into Auschwitz
- 432 pages
- 16 hours of reading
The inspiring, true story of a father and son's fight to stay together and to survive the Holocaust.In 1939, Gustav Kleinmann, a Jewish upholsterer in Vienna, was seized by the Nazis. Along with his teenage son Fritz, he was sent to Buchenwald in Germany. There began an unimaginable ordeal that saw the pair beaten, starved and forced to build the very concentration camp they were held in.When Gustav was set to be transferred to Auschwitz, a certain death sentence, Fritz refused to leave his side. Throughout the horrors they witnessed and the suffering they endured, there was one constant that kept them alive: the love between father and son.Based on Gustav's secret diary and meticulous archive research, this book tells his and Fritz's story for the first time - a story of courage and survival unparalleled in the history of the Holocaust.
- 2017
A Sunday Times Best Book of the Year and a BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick - the remarkable story of the extraordinary woman who defied her times by living as a man
- 2016
Beyond the Call: The True Story of One World War II Pilot's Covert Mission to Rescue POWs on the Eastern Front
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
The narrative highlights the bravery of Robert Trimble, a veteran Air Force bomber pilot during World War II, who risked everything to rescue prisoners of war on the Eastern Front. His courageous actions not only showcase his dedication to his fellow soldiers but also illuminate the harrowing experiences of POWs during the conflict. This true story serves as a testament to heroism and sacrifice in the face of adversity.
- 2016
A Very Dangerous Woman
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
A story of passion, espionage and double crossing that encircled the globe and saw a woman born to indulgence and selfishness sacrifice everything for love - only to be betrayed
- 2015
Beyond the Call
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
The incredible account - recounted by the protagonist's son - of a secret POW rescue mission at the end of WW2
- 2015
A Very Dangerous Woman: The Lives, Loves and Lies of Russia's Most Seductive Spy
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Set against a backdrop of global intrigue, the narrative follows a woman raised in luxury who embarks on a tumultuous journey of love and sacrifice. As she navigates a world filled with espionage and betrayal, her once self-indulgent life is transformed by her deep emotional commitment. However, her devotion leads to unexpected treachery, highlighting the complexities of love and trust in a dangerous game of deception.
- 2001
The Alchemist's Apprentice
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Have you never heard of the famous author Madagascar Rhodes and his wonderful book? To understand the complex present, you must go back to the beginning. However, it doesn't matter where you start; the uniqueness of this book will be undeniable. Do you remember having read it?