Description
Discover 'The Safest Lie', an evocative historical novel that unravels the gripping story of young Anna Bauman, a Polish Jewish girl trapped in the horrors of the Warsaw ghetto during World War II. This powerful narrative, set in 1940, brings to life the struggles and resilience of people facing unimaginable adversity. With the courageous Irena Sendler, a real-life Holocaust heroine, Anna's journey to escape the turmoil begins. As she is smuggled out of the ghetto and into a Christian orphanage, Anna must adopt a new identity as Roman Catholic orphan Anna Karwolska. This poignant tale reflects on themes of identity, survival, and the heartbreaking complexities of memory. As Anna grapples with the challenge of concealing her true self, she learns that forgetting her past proves to be her greatest struggle. Perfect for readers interested in World War II literature, Holocaust stories, and tales of bravery, 'The Safest Lie' captivates with its emotional depth and historical accuracy. This trade paperback edition, published by Random House US in 2019 and containing 192 pages, is a must-read for anyone drawn to profound historical fiction. The book is in BRAND NEW condition, making it a fantastic addition to your collection.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780823440467
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 192
Description:
This powerful historical novel tells the story of a young girl smuggled out of the Warsaw ghetto by Holocaust heroine Irena Sendler.
It's 1940. Nine-year-old Anna Bauman and her parents are among the 300,000 Polish Jews struggling to survive the wretched conditions in the Warsaw ghetto. Anna draws the attention of Jolanta (code name of the real-life resistance spy Irena Sendler, who smuggled hundreds of children out of the ghetto). Jolanta wants to help Anna escape, but first Anna must assume a new identity, that of Roman Catholic orphan Anna Karwolska. Whisked out of the ghetto to a Christian orphanage, Anna struggles to hide her true identity . . . until she slowly realizes that the most difficult part of this charade is not remembering the details of her new life, but trying not to forget the old one entirely.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780823440467
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 192
Description:
This powerful historical novel tells the story of a young girl smuggled out of the Warsaw ghetto by Holocaust heroine Irena Sendler.
It's 1940. Nine-year-old Anna Bauman and her parents are among the 300,000 Polish Jews struggling to survive the wretched conditions in the Warsaw ghetto. Anna draws the attention of Jolanta (code name of the real-life resistance spy Irena Sendler, who smuggled hundreds of children out of the ghetto). Jolanta wants to help Anna escape, but first Anna must assume a new identity, that of Roman Catholic orphan Anna Karwolska. Whisked out of the ghetto to a Christian orphanage, Anna struggles to hide her true identity . . . until she slowly realizes that the most difficult part of this charade is not remembering the details of her new life, but trying not to forget the old one entirely.