The Collaborators: Three Stories of Deception and Survival in World War II

The book delves into the complexities of collaboration during World War II, examining the moral ambiguities that exist between heroism and opportunism. It interweaves the narratives of three distinct figures—Kawashima Yoshiko, Felix Kersten, and Friedrich Weinreb—who navigated the challenges of living under Nazi and Japanese control. Through their stories, the text invites readers to reflect on the choices made in dire circumstances and the varying motivations behind collaboration.