The Nine
The True Story of a Band of Women Who Survived the Worst of Nazi Germany
$44.46
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
20 September 2022
Summary
THE BELOVED NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
”[A] narrative of unfathomable courage” ― Wall Street Journal
The Nine follows the true story of the author’s great aunt Hélène Podliasky, who led a band of nine female resistance fighters as they escaped a German forced labor camp and made a ten-day journey across the front lines of WWII from Germany back to Paris.
“I almost didn’t finish this book. Not because it wasn’t extraordinary–but …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781250853561 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1250853567 |
| Author: | Gwen Strauss |
| Publisher: | St Martin's Press |
| Imprint: | St Martin's Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 20 September 2022 |
| Weight: | 277g |
| Dimensions: | 23mm x 136mm x 210mm |
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Critics Review
”[Strauss] ensured the bravery of their work was recognised over 75 years later.” –BBC
“An incredible story about the power of friendship and the faith in humanity in one of the darkest times in history.” –Lee Woodruff
“A most inspiring read…Utterly gripping.” –Anne Sebba, author of Les Parisiennes
“A breathless story of almost superhuman heroism and suffering with a (mostly) happy ending.” –Kirkus
“Intimate.. chilling… A moving testament to the power of friendship.” –Booklist
“Poignant, powerful, and shattering.”. –Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network
“Delivers beauty, grace, horror, and suspense–an important work that also happens to be a hell of a read!” –Anthony Swofford, author of Jarhead
“It’s high time we got our Band of Sisters…. Equal parts exhilarating, devastating, and inspiring.” –Lauren Sandler, author of This is All I Got
“A writing of rare historical accuracy and deep empathy.” –Agnès Triebel, Secretary General of the International Buchenwald-Dora Committee
“Brought tears that I was happy to shed.” –Marc Spijker, Guigui’s son
“At this moment of worldwide chaos and despair, this is a book that reminds us about what is important, and about finding strength and purpose during the worst of times. Highly recommended.” –Goldie Goldbloom, author of On Division
Gwen Strauss
Gwen Strauss’ poems, short stories and essays have appeared in numerous journals including The New Republic, London Sunday Times, New England Review, and Kenyon Review and she has published a collection of poetry, Trail of Stones. She was born and spent her early years in Haiti. Strauss lives in Southern France, where she is the Director of the artist’s residency program at the Dora Maar House.
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