The Cut Out Girl

Name: The Cut Out Girl
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241978726
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A Story of War and Family, Lost and Found

By Bart van Es

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Summary

The Cut Out Girl by Bart van Es is the poignant story of a young Jewish girl named Lien who, during World War II, is hidden from the Nazis by a series of Dutch families. The book explores themes of survival, identity, and the complexities of history, as van Es investigates family secrets and seeks out Lien to uncover a deeply personal narrative intertwined with his own family's history. It offers a compelling examination of love, fate, and the lasting impact of war.
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This book may appeal to you if you're drawn to poignant stories that explore personal and historical intersections, as it delves into the true story of a young Jewish girl hiding from the Nazis during World War II. It provides a moving account of survival, uncovering long-buried family histories, and the lasting impact of war on identity and relationships.

The Cut Out Girl

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A harrowing true story about a young girl's struggle to survive Nazi persecution, and a man's attempt to unveil his family's secrets.

The last time Lien saw her parents was in the Hague, where she was collected at the door by a stranger and taken away to be hidden from the Nazis. She was raised by her foster family as one of their own, but a falling out after the war put an end to their relationship.

What was her side of the story, Bart van Es—a grandson of the couple who looked after Lien—wondered? What really happened during the war, and after? So began an investigation that would consume and transform both Bart's life and Lien's.

This is an astonishing portrait of a young girl's struggle to survive war, and her powerful, tumultuous, and painful ties with her foster family.

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The Cut Out Girl has been described as a moving and extraordinary memoir blending history with personal narrative. It tells a harrowing yet uplifting story of survival and love during wartime, with readers praising its depth, compassion, and emotional impact. Many reviewers highlight the book's ability to reconcile painful history with hope and understanding.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241978726

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 January 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 233g

Pages: 288

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Bart van Es Biography & Memoir European History Featured History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Bart van Es was born in the Netherlands and is bilingual in English and Dutch. He now lives with his family in England. He is a Professor of English Literature at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of St Catherine's College.