A Hero of Our Own

The Story of Varian Fry

Autori

• Sheila Isenberg

Parametri

• 388 pagine
• 14 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Biografie e pensieri
• Saggistica
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative follows Fry, an American hero likened to Schindler, who orchestrates daring rescues for desperate refugees. With forged documents and thrilling midnight escapes, the story captures the tension of evading menacing Nazis, evoking the spirit of classic films like Casablanca. It highlights themes of bravery, sacrifice, and the moral complexities faced during a harrowing time in history.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2005

(In brossura)