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Courage in the Face of Evil
For Vera Konig, a Christian German nurse, the decision is clear: She must risk her life and that of Andrea, an orphaned Russian girl she is hiding at Ravensbruck Concentration Camp by trusting the enemy, a Nazi prison guard who may save Andrea or parade them both before a firing squad.
Based on a true story, this daunting scenario sets the stage for an inspiring novel of faith, redemption, and the blur between good and evil where three people's lives are transformed. Through Vera's eyes, we are reminded that love may be universal when human survival is at stake. At one point Vera dumfounds Nazi captors by organizing a Christmas party where children from 23 countries sing "Silent Night" bringing joy to those like Andrea facing transport to Auschwitz or extermination the next day.
Written in the spirit of Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale, the daring exploits of Vera, a true angel of mercy, shine through in dramatic fashion as hate, love and trust in God collide during the horrors of the Holocaust.
Based on a true story, this daunting scenario sets the stage for an inspiring novel of faith, redemption, and the blur between good and evil where three people's lives are transformed. Through Vera's eyes, we are reminded that love may be universal when human survival is at stake. At one point Vera dumfounds Nazi captors by organizing a Christmas party where children from 23 countries sing "Silent Night" bringing joy to those like Andrea facing transport to Auschwitz or extermination the next day.
Written in the spirit of Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale, the daring exploits of Vera, a true angel of mercy, shine through in dramatic fashion as hate, love and trust in God collide during the horrors of the Holocaust.
263 pages, Paperback
First published March 23, 2011
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Mark Shaw
34 books106 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
A former criminal defense attorney and legal analyst for USA Today, CNN and ESPN, Mark Shaw is the author of 25 books and counting. His most recent is "The Reporter Who Knew Too Much: The Mysterious Death of What's My Line TV Star and Media Icon Dorothy Kilgallen." Additional books include "The Poison Patriarch," Miscarriage of Justice," "Stations Along the Way," "Down for the Count," "Beneath the Mask of Holiness," "Larry Legend," "Bury Me In Pot Bunker," and "How to Become a Published Author: Idea to Publication."
Mr. Shaw has written for USA Today, Huffington Post, and the Aspen Daily News. He formally was a host or correspondent for ABC's Good Morning America, CBS's People, The World of People, Disney's The Scheme of Things and also hosted a three hour radio program in the Midwest. He is married to librarian Wen-ying Lu and lives in the San Francisco area.
More about Mr. Shaw may be learned at markshawbooks.com and on Wikipedia.
A former criminal defense attorney and legal analyst for USA Today, CNN and ESPN, Mark Shaw is the author of 25 books and counting. His most recent is "The Reporter Who Knew Too Much: The Mysterious Death of What's My Line TV Star and Media Icon Dorothy Kilgallen." Additional books include "The Poison Patriarch," Miscarriage of Justice," "Stations Along the Way," "Down for the Count," "Beneath the Mask of Holiness," "Larry Legend," "Bury Me In Pot Bunker," and "How to Become a Published Author: Idea to Publication."
Mr. Shaw has written for USA Today, Huffington Post, and the Aspen Daily News. He formally was a host or correspondent for ABC's Good Morning America, CBS's People, The World of People, Disney's The Scheme of Things and also hosted a three hour radio program in the Midwest. He is married to librarian Wen-ying Lu and lives in the San Francisco area.
More about Mr. Shaw may be learned at markshawbooks.com and on Wikipedia.
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October 16, 2018
Surviving Auschwitz
What an inspiration! After reading a lot of non fiction about the Holocaust, this is an awesome and encouraging story of more than survival, of overcoming. Based on a true story, you will find yourself immersed in her fight for another day.
What an inspiration! After reading a lot of non fiction about the Holocaust, this is an awesome and encouraging story of more than survival, of overcoming. Based on a true story, you will find yourself immersed in her fight for another day.
October 1, 2018
Courage in the Face of Evil will touch you in the depths of your soul. So skillfully crafted is this book, that your heart will break each time another friend is lost and cringe at every pain and injustice Vera is forced to suffer. You will cheer for each small battle Vera wins. You will rejoice when the allied troops arrive and Vera and her friends are saved.
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August 19, 2018
This is an absolutely amazing read! It makes you think and takes you to a very troubled time in history. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the Holocaust. I brought this book after seeing it on Goodreads.
March 8, 2019
“I couldn’t put it DOWN! It is a fiction that’s base on a true person, you become emotionally attached to Vera & Andrea and you see the horrors of the war and that love may be universal when human survival is at stake. I loved how Vera confused the Nazi’s by putting on a Christmas party where kids from everywhere sang Silent Night, one of my favorite songs!” – Kelly at Nelson Twp
November 1, 2019
This was a HARD book to read but worth the emotional investment. If you are a fan of
The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom you may enjoy this book. More vivid descriptions of the horrors of life in a concentration camp but the same glimpses of love, hope and faith. I’m glad I read it but looking for a bit of a lighter read to follow up this one!
The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom you may enjoy this book. More vivid descriptions of the horrors of life in a concentration camp but the same glimpses of love, hope and faith. I’m glad I read it but looking for a bit of a lighter read to follow up this one!
October 10, 2018
Based on a real person's diary, but technically historical fiction. Good, but gritty.
August 14, 2019
I was so happy at the but it was so sad how it all worked out
August 30, 2018
Great read!
It keeps your attention and is a great read. I would recommend for anyone who loves true stories and history.
It keeps your attention and is a great read. I would recommend for anyone who loves true stories and history.
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