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Book Synopsis: Named one of Book Riot's BEST BIOGRAPHIES OF 2022. The extraordinary true story of a courageous school principal who saw the dangers of Nazi Germany and took drastic steps to save those in harm's way. In 1933, the same year Hitler came to power, schoolteacher Anna Essinger saved her small, progressive school from Nazi Germany. Anna had read Mein Kampf and knew the terrible danger that Hitler's hate-fueled ideologies posed to her pupils, so she hatched a courageous and daring plan: to smuggle her school to the safety of England.
As the school she established in Kent, England, flourished despite the many challenges it faced, the news from her home country continued to darken. Anna watched as Europe slid toward war, with devastating consequences for the Jewish children left behind. In time, Anna would take in orphans who had given up all hope: the survivors of unimaginable horrors. Anna's school offered these scarred children the love and security they needed to rebuild their lives.
Featuring moving firsthand testimony from surviving pupils, and drawing from letters, diaries, and present-day interviews, The School that Escaped the Nazis is a dramatic human tale that offers a unique perspective on Nazi persecution and the Holocaust. It is also the story of one woman's refusal to allow her belief in a better world to be overtaken by hatred and violence.
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Experience the incredible true story of courage and resilience in "The School that Escaped the Nazis: The True Story of the Schoolteacher Who Defied Hitler." If you're searching for a captivating biography that will transport you to a world of danger and hope, then this book is a must-read. As one of Book Riot's BEST BIOGRAPHIES OF 2022, it delves into the remarkable journey of schoolteacher Anna Essinger and her determination to save her students from the clutches of Nazi Germany.
As Hitler rose to power in 1933, Anna Essinger, with immense bravery, shielded her progressive school from the dangers of Nazi ideology. Fueled by her deep understanding of the perilous path Germany was heading towards, Anna made the audacious decision to smuggle her school to the safety of England. Join her on this gripping adventure as she navigates through countless challenges to ensure the survival of her school, all while witnessing the darkening state of her home country.
Immerse yourself in the harrowing era of Europe on the brink of war, where Anna Essinger's unwavering spirit played a pivotal role in protecting Jewish children. With firsthand accounts from the surviving pupils, along with excerpts from letters, diaries, and present-day interviews, "The School that Escaped the Nazis" offers a unique perspective on the horrors of Nazi persecution and the Holocaust.
But this story is not just about survival; it's about love, resilience, and the power of education to heal. Witness as Anna embraces the shattered orphaned children, giving them a sanctuary amidst the unimaginable traumas they've endured. Through her school, she provides the love and security needed to rebuild their lives, offering a glimmer of hope in a world overshadowed by hatred and violence.
Don't miss out on this gripping tale of bravery and compassion. Get your copy of "The School that Escaped the Nazis" today and join Anna Essinger on her extraordinary journey. Click here to purchase now.
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