The Redhead of Auschwitz A True Story

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The Redhead of Auschwitz: A True Story is a book that tells the story of Rosie, a young Jewish girl who was forced to leave her home and face the horrors of Auschwitz. The author, Nechama Birnbaum, wr...

Diana Her True Story in Her Own Words

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Diana: Her True Story in Her Own Words is a must-read for anyone interested in the British monarchy and the people who are a part of it. Written with Diana’s full cooperation, this biography sheds l...

My Mother s Secret A Novel Based on a

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My Mother’s Secret is a novel that will tug at your heartstrings and leave you feeling inspired by the strength of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. Based on a true story, this captiva...ting tale follows the lives of two Jewish families in hiding from the Nazis, a fleeing German soldier, and the mother and daughter who save them all. Set in Nazi-occupied Poland in 1939, the story revolves around Franciszka and her daughter, Helena. These two women are simple, ordinary people who are about to face the most horrific situation of their lives. The Nazi invasion of their homeland has turned the world upside down, and they find themselves faced with a dilemma. Providing shelter to Jews in Nazi-occupied Poland is a death sentence, but Franciszka and Helena do exactly that. In their tiny home in Sokal, Franciszka and Helena hide a Jewish family in a loft above their pigsty, a Jewish doctor with his wife and son in a makeshift cellar under the kitchen, and a defecting German soldier in the attic. Each group is completely unknown to the others. The survival of everyone in the house depends on Franciszka’s ability to outsmart her neighbors and the German commander. The story is told simply and succinctly from four different perspectives, all living under the same roof. We hear from Franciszka and Helena, the Jewish family in the loft, the Jewish doctor and his family in the cellar, and the defecting German soldier in the attic. This unique perspective gives us an intimate look into the struggles and triumphs of each character. My Mother’s Secret is a testament to the kindness, courage, and generosity of ordinary people who chose to be extraordinary. The book is not just a story about survival but also a celebration of the strength and resilience of the human spirit. It is heartwarming, uplifting, and a reminder of the power of compassion and empathy in times of great turmoil. In conclusion, My Mother’s Secret is a must-read for anyone looking for a touching and inspiring novel. The story is both heart-wrenching and heartwarming, and it will leave you feeling grateful for the bravery and selflessness of people like Franciszka and Helena who risked their lives to help others. I highly recommend this novel to anyone who wants to be moved by a powerful story of hope and compassion.

Into the Abyss An Extraordinary True Story

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Into the Abyss: An Extraordinary True Story is a book that will leave you captivated and emotionally affected. Written by Carol Shaben, daughter of Larry Shaben, one of the survivors of Canada's deadl...

Buried Beneath the Boarding House A Shocking True

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Buried Beneath the Boarding House is a shocking true crime story that will leave readers breathless. It tells the story of Dorothea Puente, a charming and charitable old lady who ran a boarding house ...in Sacramento for the elderly, homeless and mentally ill. The police were called to investigate the disappearance of a man at her boarding house in 1988, which led to a chilling discovery. The book is written by Ryan Green, who presents a dramatic and chilling account of one of the most bizarre true crime stories in American history. Green’s narrative draws the reader into the real-live horror experienced by the victims, and has all the elements of a classic thriller. The investigation that unfolded gripped the entire nation, and the answers lay buried beneath the boarding house. Puente had a strong standing in the community and was celebrated for her selfless charitable work. She cared for stray cats and the rest of society’s castaways. However, the search revealed nothing untoward, but one of the guests recalled some unusual incidents leading up to the man's disappearance. The stories included holes being dug in the garden and filled in overnight. Guests who were taken ill and vanished overnight, and a number of excuses why they couldn’t be contacted. This was enough to launch a thorough investigation, and the police headed back to the boarding house with shovels in hand on 11th November 1988. The investigation quickly uncovered a horrific truth. Puente had been murdering and burying her tenants in the garden for years. She targeted vulnerable and lonely individuals who had no one to report their disappearances. Her motives were financial; she would steal their social security and pension checks, and continue to collect their benefits even after they died. This book contains descriptive accounts of abuse and violence, and Green offers a warning to readers who are sensitive to this material. However, for those who can handle it, this book is a gripping and insightful read about the darkness that can lurk beneath even the most charming and charitable appearances. Buried Beneath the Boarding House is a tribute to the victims and a warning about the dangers that can be found in even the most unsuspecting places.

Dead Mountain The Untold True Story of the

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Dead Mountain: The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident is a chilling and gripping nonfiction book that explores the mysterious deaths of nine experienced hikers on Dead Mountain in the Russ...

The Apprentice of Buchenwald The True Story of

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Etched in Sand A True Story of Five

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Stolen The True Story of a Sex Trafficking

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