Award-winning journalist Ruth Gruber’s powerful account of a top-secret mission to rescue one thousand European refugees in the midst of World War II In 1943; nearly one thousand European Jewish refugees from eighteen different countries were chosen by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s administration to receive asylum in the United States. All they had to do was get there. Ruth Gruber; with the support of Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes; volunteered to escort them on their secret route across the Atlantic from a port in Italy to a “safe haven†camp in Oswego; New York. The dangerous endeavor carried the threat of Nazi capture with each passing day. While on the ship; Gruber recorded the refugees’ emotional stories and recounts them here in vivid detail; along with the aftermath of their arrival in the US; which involved a fight for their right to stay after the war ended. The result is a poignant and engrossing true story of suffering under Nazi persecution and incredible courage in the face of overwhelming circumstances.
#694201 in Books 2012-08-11 10.00 x .86 x 7.00l; #File Name: 1479101974378 pages
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. A Nice Read - Managable ChaptersBy LiveFreeInHimThis Yesterday's Classic is an easy way to pick up the history of the U.S.A.. It's not laden with dates and history buff details but there's enough to get the big picture. Me and my homeschooled kids (9 and 10) are engaged. The chapters are not over long either.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. not complete audioBy Kindle CustomerGreat book took off one star due to audio content - why just part 1? The rest is not even available on as whisper sync. :( My 8 year old daughter enjoyed this audio book and wanted to hear the rest.Other wise; really entertaining history for children; keeping in mind the time period will not be politically correct.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. AMAZINGBy Customeri LOOOOOOOVED THIS BOOK!!!!!its a great way to learn us history.I cant tell you how much I loved this book.Your just gonna have yourself.
