My Mother's Secret

Name: My Mother's Secret
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780425274811
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A Novel Based on a True Holocaust Story

By J.L. Witterick

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Summary

My Mother's Secret by J.L. Witterick is a historical fiction set during World War II in Poland. The story follows a courageous mother and her daughter who ingeniously find ways to hide Jews from the Nazis in their home. Told from multiple perspectives, the book highlights themes of bravery, compassion, and resilience amidst the horrors of war.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate historical fiction that delves into the resilience and bravery of individuals during World War II. The narrative weaves multiple perspectives, exploring themes of courage, compassion, and survival, drawing inspiration from true events that highlight the impact of one family's secretive protection of strangers.

My Mother's Secret

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Inspired by a true story, My Mother's Secret is a captivating and ultimately uplifting tale intertwining the lives of two Jewish families in hiding from the Nazis, a fleeing German soldier, and the mother and daughter who save them all.

Franciszka and her daughter, Helena, are simple, ordinary people...until 1939, when the Nazis invade their homeland. Providing shelter to Jews in Nazi-occupied Poland is a death sentence, but Franciszka and Helena do exactly that. In their tiny home in Sokal, they hide a Jewish family in a loft above their pigsty, a Jewish doctor with his wife and son in a makeshift cellar under the kitchen, and a defecting German soldier in the attic—each party completely unknown to the others. For everyone to survive, Franciszka will have to outsmart her neighbours and the German commander.

Told simply and succinctly from four different perspectives—all under one roof—My Mother's Secret is a testament to the kindness, courage, and generosity of ordinary people who chose to be extraordinary.

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My Mother's Secret by J.L. Witterick is highly praised for its poignant and captivating narrative, drawing readers into a gripping tale of bravery and compassion. Reviews highlight the novel's profound impact, reflecting on its relevance to contemporary issues and the extraordinary courage of the central character. The book is noted for leaving a lasting impression through its powerful storytelling and exploration of moral dilemmas.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780425274811

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 164g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

J.L. Witterickis the international bestselling author of My Mother's Secret. This novel was written because she was so inspired by the true story of Franciszka Halamajowa. Courage, kindness, and sacrifice should never be forgotten.