Browsing: Jewish Interest

In this “astonishing and deeply moving story” (Booklist), a National Book Award–winning author shares the tale of her two grandmothers — Jewish women whose lives were transformed by the Holocaust, Stalin, and communism — and how they found a sustaining friendship with one another.

A New York Times bestseller: As a girl, Clara survived the Nazi occupation of Poland by hiding in a secret bunker with 17 other people. Her memoir is “a gripping thriller and a heartbreaking drama… A classic of Holocaust history” (Booklist starred review).

In this “amazing account” (The Washington Post), a Jewish woman recalls her experiences living in Nazi-occupied Holland during World War II — and her struggle to survive against all odds. A poignant tale of perseverance and courage.

It all comes down to the truth. Much like the character in one of his best-selling books, Andy Andrews is…

New York Times bestseller An unforgettable novel about a young Jewish woman growing up in Boston in the early twentieth…

After their zoo was bombed, Polish zookeepers Jan and Antonina Zabinski managed to save over three hundred people from the…

Olga Lengyel tells, frankly and without compromise, one of the most horrifying stories of all time. This true, documented chronicle…

From a New York Times bestselling author: Spanning 4,000 years of civilization, this well-researched work traces the history of the Jewish people from their nomadic beginnings to their impact on the modern world.

An “inspiring story” (Library Journal): During World War II, a remote community risked everything to save the lives of thousands of Jews. This true account of courage is “a book to cherish and recommend” (Thomas Keneally, Man Booker Prize–winning author of Schindler’s Ark).

This New York Times bestseller follows Edith, a Jewish woman who disguised her identity to evade the Gestapo. When a member of the Nazi party courted her, Edith began an extraordinary and dangerous double life. “An inspiring example of perseverance in the face of terrible adversity” (Publishers Weekly).