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Shedding Our Stars

The Story of Hans Calmeyer and How He Saved Thousands of Families Like Mine

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Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative reveals how Hans Calmeyer covertly rescued thousands of Jews in the Netherlands. Laureen Nussbaum recounts her personal story, detailing how Calmeyer intervened to declare her mother non-Jewish, effectively removing her family from deportation lists. The book explores the intertwined lives of Nussbaum and Calmeyer, highlighting themes of bravery, moral complexity, and the enduring impact of their choices in the post-war era.

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Shedding Our Stars, Laureen Nussbaum, Karen Kirtley

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