Bielski Brothers: The True Story of Three Men Who Defied the Nazis, Built a Village in the Forest, and Saved 1,200 Jews
Bielski Brothers: The True Story of Three Men Who Defied the Nazis, Built a Village in the Forest, and Saved 1,200 Jews
Bielski Brothers: The True Story of Three Men Who Defied the Nazis, Built a Village in the Forest, and Saved 1,200 Jews
Description
Description
In 1941, three brothers witnessed their parents and two other siblingsbeing led away to their eventual murders. It was a grim scene that would, of course, be repeated endlessly throughout the war. Instead of running orgiving in to despair, these brothers -- Tuvia, Zus, and Asael Bielski -- foughtback, waging a guerrilla war of wits against the Nazis.
By using their intimate knowledge of the dense forests surrounding theBelarusan towns of Novogrudek and Lida, the Bielskis evaded the Nazis andestablished a hidden base camp, then set about convincing other Jews to jointheir ranks. As more and more Jews arrived each day, a robust communitybegan to emerge, a "Jerusalem in the woods."
After two and a half years in the woods, in July 1944, the Bielskis learnedthat the Germans, overrun by the Red Army, were retreating back towardBerlin. More than one thousand Bielski Jews emerged -- alive -- on that final, triumphant exit from the woods.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Captivating...a welcome story of bold, determined, and successful resistance....[An] unjustly neglected story." -- San Francisco Chronicle
"As amazing as Schindler's List." -- People
"This remarkable story would make a terrific movie.... A story about heroes, and Duffy does a masterful job." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Fast-paced and deeply moving...inspiring in its representation of the heroism of ordinary people." -- Washington Post
"An engrossing, inspiring narrative ... of an incredible victory amid an immeasurable tragedy." -- Dallas Morning News
"A haunting book...with the grip of good fiction and the punch of hard truth." -- Chicago Tribune
"An extraordinary story of resistance." -- The Spectator
"Powerful! The strength of the human spirt shines on in [this] beautifully written book." -- Paula Zahn, CNN Live from the Headlines
"Remarkable [and] surprising ... Duffy's book is a gripping and overdue tribute to the brothers' resourcefulness and courage." -- London Times
"A fascinating story!" -- The Economist
"[A] dramatic and heartfelt story of unbelievable courage in the face of unspeakable adversity." -- PW Daily
"Uplifting....A powerful recounting of a little-known story." -- Kirkus Reviews
"A wildly daring, untold tale of resistance .... inspiring and harrowing." -- Jewish Bulletin
"An exciting, well-paced story about honor, courage and duty. An inspiration." -- Howard Blum, author of THE BRIGADE
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