One Life

Name: One Life
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SKU: 9781472148667
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The True Story of Sir Nicholas Winton

By Barbara Winton

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One Life by Barbara Winton is a deeply moving biography that recounts the remarkable life and humanitarian efforts of Nicholas Winton, who organised a daring rescue of Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia on the eve of World War II. Through personal and historical insights, it explores the themes of courage, compassion, and the profound impact of one individual's contributions to humanity. This memoir provides an inspiring testament to the power of selfless action in the face of adversity.
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This biography may appeal to you if you have an interest in extraordinary lives and humanitarian work, as it explores the life of a person who made a significant impact in saving children during the Holocaust. You might find inspiration in their courage and compassion, offering insights into a remarkable journey grounded in historical importance and personal determination.

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The book that inspired the major motion picture One Life, starring Sir Anthony Hopkins and Helena Bonham Carter. 'Remarkable' - Guardian

Sir Nicholas Winton rescued 669 children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia at the brink of World War II. Most never saw their parents again; nearly all left behind were murdered. This is his story.

In 1938, 29-year-old 'Nicky' cancelled a ski holiday and instead spent nine months masterminding a seemingly impossible plan to rescue hundreds of Jewish children and find them homes in the UK. Over 6,000 people are alive today because of his efforts.

What motivated an ordinary man to do something so extraordinary? This book, written by his daughter, Barbara, explores the 106-year life of an incredible humanitarian, a man whose legacy only came to public light decades later.

His life story is a clarion call to choose action over apathy in the face of injustice, and a reminder that every one of us can change the world.

'If something is not impossible, then there must be a way to do it.'

'Those of us who came on a Kindertransport from Prague and owe our lives to Nicky will be so grateful to Barbara for writing something so special' - Lord Alf Dubs, ex-Labour minister and 'rescued child'

[This book was first published in 2014 as If It's Not Impossible... The Life of Sir Nicholas Winton]

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472148667

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Robinson

Illustration: Black and white images integrated in the text

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Barbara Winton (1953-2022) was the daughter of Sir Nicholas Winton and was dedicated to promoting her father's legacy. Since the book's original release, she gave talks about Sir Nicholas to many varied audiences in the UK, USA and the Czech Republic. The aim was to tell his story as an example of positive action and to spread his message that helping those in need is not only the right thing to do but a most rewarding way to spend your time.