{"title":"Henriette Roosenburg","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating works of \u003cem\u003eHenriette Roosenburg\u003c\/em\u003e, a remarkable author known for her insightful and deeply personal accounts of history and wartime experiences. Her writing primarily delves into the trials and tribulations of World War II, delivering an unfiltered view of the resilience and courage shown during difficult times. Roosenburg’s storytelling brings together both personal memoir and historical documentation, making her works an essential read for anyone interested in this pivotal era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her most notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Walls Came Tumbling Down\u003c\/em\u003e, chronicles her gripping experiences as a member of the Dutch resistance and her subsequent imprisonment by the Nazis. This compelling narrative not only outlines the historical context but also highlights the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity. Whether you are a history enthusiast or a newcomer to military literature, Roosenburg’s books offer a profound exploration into the past, bringing history to life through the eyes of someone who lived it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHenriette Roosenburg’s books fall under the \u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/strong\u003e categories, making them perfect additions to any collection aimed at understanding the complexities and human stories behind historical events. Browse through her collection and embark on a journey that promises both education and inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-walls-came-tumbling-down-by-henriette-roosenburg-9781922310156","title":"The Walls Came Tumbling Down","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do you start a journey when the roads are blocked? Who can you trust in a country where the Nazi regime has only just fallen?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Walls Came Tumbling Down\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of the liberation of four Dutch political prisoners at the end of World War II, and about their trek home to Holland. So, modestly, begins this firsthand account of the adventures of three women and one man in the hellish aftermath of the war in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAwakened from the nightmare of prison camp, freed from the fear of the firing squad that had haunted each of them since capture, the four compatriots find that they must still navigate horror itself without food, without papers, without funds. Virtues are all that remain in their possession, and it is these—nobility, friendship, honour, strength, pride in their bloody but unbowed humanity—that guide them home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGripping and beautiful, Roosenburg's memoir is a tale of bravery that will make you care deeply about its protagonists, and weep tears of wonder at their heroism. It is one of the unjustly neglected gems of Second World War literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'I wept—tears of pride—while reading Henriette Roosenburg's \u003cem\u003eThe Walls Came Tumbling Down\u003c\/em\u003e. Pride? Yes, pride that human beings can rise to such heights.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Noel Perrin, Los Angeles Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Scribe has done readers a great service by reprinting the unjustly forgotten \u003cem\u003eThe Walls Came Tumbling Down\u003c\/em\u003e by Henriette Roosenburg, nicknamed 'Zip' for the frequency with which she once secretly criss-crossed Nazi-held borders, narrates the incredible events that follow her liberation from a German prison by the Soviet military with casual simplicity and a touch of humour. A moving, often funny book, despite the circumstances, told by a brave and truly remarkable woman who deserves to be remembered.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Hank Stephenson, Shelf Awareness\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46343714865388,"sku":"9781922310156","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781922310156.jpg?v=1744010968"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/henriette-roosenburg.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}