Are you interested in learning more about World War II? The Bibliography section of the BGLibrary has a number of books you might find interesting. They may not be cheerful, fun reads, but they’re really valuable history. For those of us too young to have experienced that difficult time, it’s good to learn what the generations before us had to bear.
Here are some suggestions:
Irena’s Child by Tilar Maggio. This is the story of Irena Sendler who risked everything to save 2500 children from Nazi concentration camps.
Prague Winter by Madeline Albright. Albright share her memories of growing up in Prague during the war.
The Choice by Irene Eber. Ms. Eber shares her memories of growing up in a small town in Poland during the war.
Orchestra of Exiles by Josh Aronson and Denise George. This is the story of Bronshaw Hubrman, creator of the Israel Philharmonic, and how he saved 1000 Jews from Nazi horrors.
An Interrupted Life and Letters from Westbrook by Etty Hillesum. It’s the story of an extraordinary woman incarcerated at Auschwitz where she died at the age of 29. (Incidentally, Pastor Luther preached a sermon about this book!)
One Christmas in Washington by Daved Bercuson and Holger Herwig. This book describes the secret meeting between Roosevelt and Churchill that changed the world.
The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom. This Dutch watchmaker became a heroine of the Resistance and an evangelist.
Scotland’s Land Girls by Elaine M. Edward. The Land Girls gave vital service to their countryside during the national emergency. You can also find Land Girl stories on PBS.
Growing Up in Germany under Hitler by Holy Trinity’s own Ursula Hoene. Ursula’s gone now, but her story is in our Library.