In the darkest days of the Holocaust, when the Nazis were systematically exterminating millions of Jews, there were a few brave souls who risked their lives to save others. Among them were two extraordinary women: Truus Wijsmuller-Meijer and Zofia Kossak-Szczucka.
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| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 821 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 7 pages |
| Lending | : | Enabled |
Truus Wijsmuller-Meijer was a Dutch woman who worked as a nurse in a Jewish hospital in Amsterdam. When the Nazis invaded the Netherlands in 1940, she began to smuggle Jewish children out of the country to safety. She would often hide them in the backs of trucks or trains, or even in her own home.
Zofia Kossak-Szczucka was a Polish writer and journalist who became involved in the resistance movement against the Nazis. She used her writing to expose the atrocities being committed against the Jews, and she also helped to organize a network of safe houses for Jewish families.
Both Truus Wijsmuller-Meijer and Zofia Kossak-Szczucka were arrested by the Nazis and imprisoned in concentration camps. However, they never gave up hope, and they continued to help others even in the face of unimaginable suffering.
The story of these two women is an inspiring testament to the power of courage and compassion. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.
The book "Portrait of Courage and Cruelty" tells the full story of these two extraordinary women. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the Holocaust and the heroism of those who fought against it.
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