Impossible Escape: A True Story of Survival and Heroism in Nazi Europe

Name: Impossible Escape: A True Story of Survival and Heroism in Nazi Europe
Price: 18.48 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (31 reviews)

4.8 of 5 Stars: Biographies - Impossible Escape: A True Story of Survival and Heroism in Nazi Europe

$18.48

Buying Options

Description

Book Synopsis: From three-time National Book Award finalist and Newbery Honor author Steve Sheinkin, a true story of two Jewish teenagers racing against time during the Holocaust―one in hiding in Hungary, and the other in Auschwitz, plotting escape.

It is 1944. A teenager named Rudolf (Rudi) Vrba has made up his mind. After barely surviving nearly two years in the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland, he knows he must escape. Even if death is more likely.

Rudi has learned the terrible secret hidden behind the heavily guarded fences of concentration camps across Nazi-occupied Europe: the methodical mass killing of Jewish prisoners. As trains full of people arrive daily, Rudi knows that the murders won’t stop until he reveals the truth to the world―and that each day that passes means more lives are lost.

Lives like Rudi’s schoolmate Gerta Sidonová. Gerta’s family fled from Slovakia to Hungary, where they live under assumed names to hide their Jewish identity. But Hungary is beginning to cave under pressure from German Nazis. Her chances of survival become slimmer by the day.

The clock is ticking. As Gerta inches closer to capture, Rudi and his friend Alfred Wetzler begin their crucial steps towards an impossible escape.

This is the true story of one of the most famous whistleblowers in the world, and how his death-defying escape helped save over 100,000 lives.

Details

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking and heart-wrenching true story of survival and heroism in Nazi Europe with "Impossible Escape". Written by acclaimed author Steve Sheinkin, this compelling book tells the incredible journey of two Jewish teenagers who risked everything to defy the horrors of the Holocaust.

Transport yourself to the year 1944, where rudiments of hope battle against the darkness of despair. Join Rudolf (Rudi) Vrba, a brave teenager confined within the walls of Auschwitz, as he hatches a daring plan to escape, fully aware that death may be the price of freedom. Can you imagine the immense courage it takes to go against all odds for the sake of survival?

The author masterfully unravels the secrets concealed behind the impenetrable fences of concentration camps across Nazi-occupied Europe. You will be captivated by Rudi's race against time to expose the methodical mass murder of his fellow Jewish prisoners. Every passing day means more lives lost, including those like Gerta Sidonová, Rudi's schoolmate, living in Hungary under a false identity.

The tension mounts as the plot thickens, revealing the struggles faced by Gerta's family in the face of increasing Nazi pressure. Will Gerta narrowly escape capture, or will her chances of survival dwindle as the days go by?

Time is of the essence, and Rudi and his friend Alfred Wetzler embark on a perilous journey, defying all odds to accomplish the impossible - escape from the clutches of the Nazis. Prepare yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions as their story unfolds, proving that even in the darkest of times, hope and resilience can prevail.

Witness the power of one individual's unyielding spirit as you dive into the extraordinary true story of Rudi Vrba, renowned as one of the world's most influential whistleblowers. Discover how his audacious escape not only saved his life but also became a catalyst in saving over 100,000 lives.

Don't miss out on this gripping tale of courage, survival, and the indomitable human spirit. Experience history firsthand by grabbing your very own copy of "Impossible Escape" today!

Click here to embark on this extraordinary journey now!

See All Buying Options...

More Details...