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Wildflowers of Terezin is a sweeping historical novel set against a backdrop of danger. A Danish Lutheran pastor’s complacent faith is stretched to the breaking point during World War II when he meets a young Jewish nurse Hanne Abrahamsen and becomes deeply involved in Resistance efforts to save Denmark’s Jews from the Nazi prison camp at Terezin, Czechoslovakia—also known...more

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Published April 28th 2010 by Abingdon Press (first published December 1st 2009)

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Jul 27, 2012 Chris rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-fiction-ww-ii, denmark, kindle-freebie

Shame on me for almost not "buying" this book. I say "buying" because I got it as a Kindle freebie at the start of the year.

The book is being undersold and under priced. I can understand why. I, too, am somewhat leery about faith based publishers. Not because of the whole religion thing, but more because the first one I read while having a good idea, amounted to Bad People are those who don't go to church and Good People are those who go to church. Such a thing is not my thing. I, however, picke...more

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Feb 22, 2013 Lorraine rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I love historical fiction and I love this time period. I especially love to read the differences from different points of view, be it countries or persons. This was my first of hearing about the Danes and some of the efforts to keep track of their Danish Jews that were removed. Hanne, a Jewish Dane, is a sweet unsuspecting herione. She did not know how strong she could be until pushed. Steffan is a Luntheran pastor, who is content to stay safe and preach in his church. His brother Henning is par...more

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Mar 08, 2013 Joan rated it 4 of 5 stars

Steffen Petersen is a pastor of a Lutheran church in Denmark during WW11 in 1943. He is a conservative pastor with a comfy, if rather dull routine. But after a bicycle accident that sends him to the hospital, he befriends a Jewish nurse named Hanne Abrahasen. He has a brother (Henning)who berates him for being so safe in his life but tells him to stay with the church because that's where he belongs. Henning is a member of the resistance who helps the Jews are are trying to leave the country.

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Oct 22, 2012 Thomas Holbrook rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Life in Copenhagen, Denmark was bleak in the early 1940’s. Germany had invaded this peaceful country in order to have access to its deep water seaports and to make it a showcase for German efficiency and civility. The Nazis enforced their will with brutality, intimidation and bribery, not civility. There were those who cooperated (collaborators) with the occupying force, those who sought to undermine it (the resistance), those who sought only to survive and those who were forced, by circumstanc...more Life in Copenhagen, Denmark was bleak in the early 1940’s. Germany had invaded this peaceful country in order to have access to its deep water seaports and to make it a showcase for German efficiency and civility. The Nazis enforced their will with brutality, intimidation and bribery, not civility. There were those who cooperated (collaborators) with the occupying force, those who sought to undermine it (the resistance), those who sought only to survive and those who were forced, by circumstances, to become involved in seeing the war come to a rapid end. This short, easily read historical novel speaks of such a man in such circumstance.
Steffen Arne Petersen was pastor of Sankt Stefan’s Kirke in Copenhagen. He is happy sheparding his flock, preparing sermons and studying his books until he is, literally, (almost) ran over by the Germans. While he was recovering in hospital, his brother, Henning, a member of the Resistance, helped him to avoid being questioned by Wolfschmidt, the SS Officer sent to “address the Jewish problem.” The nurse who cared for him, Hanne Abrahamsen, helped to hide the good pastor by diverting him into a room long enough for him to recover enough to escape; this was the beginning of a wonderful, trying, hopeful, fearful and completing relationship.
Shortly after his release from the hospital, Steffen begins to see what is actually going on in his country. He becomes convinced the best avenue to save lives is to oppose the oppressors and, with the blessing of his Bishop, begins to preach with authority while accurately challenging the Nazis with the truth of the (Christian) Scripture. The manner he chooses to actively oppose the evil he saw was to help the Jewish population to escape to Sweden after the Germans were ordered to round them up for transport to concentration camps. After one of these endeavors ended badly, he was given the occasion to deepen his commitment both to seeing the survival of Danish Jews and to his challenging preaching by using more than words.
I began reading this book because Corrie Ten Boom’s biography, The Hiding Place, was meaningful to me (it is set in Amsterdam) and I wanted to learn more of this area and era. It is a fictionalized account of this historic period, one that added dimension to Ms. Ten Boom’s story and there for fulfilled my hope in reading it. At the beginning of each chapter is a quote from various authors, poets and writers that are worth the time to read the book. This is a book of faith in action, but it is not a religious book. The characters all act out of an awareness that they are doing “what they must” from a moral center that was formed from centuries of religious instruction. Some of that religious training, it is important to note, helped the cause of the Nazi Party. There is tension and suspense aplenty in this tale; there are no “shady” moments or any language that one could not use in front of one’s mother (while in Church, yet!).
Three of the “chapter starters,” have remained with me in the two weeks since I finished reading this book. Two are by Soren Kierkegaard, the famous Danish Philosopher, and the last by Mother Teresa:
“The matter is very simple. The Bible is very easy to understand. But . . . we pretend to be unable to understand it because we know very well the minute we understand, we are obliged to act accordingly.” p. 16
“It is so hard to believe because it is so hard to obey.” p. 159
“It is a kingly act to assist the fallen.” p. 171
May these statements remain long in my memory.
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Jul 19, 2010 Laura rated it 5 of 5 stars

Title: WILDFLOWERS OF TEREZIN
Author: Robert Elmer
Publisher: Abingdon Press
April 2010
ISBN: 978-1 -4267-0192-4
Genre: Inspirational/historical/WWII

Pastor Steffen Peterson tries to stay out of the way of the Nazi’s and the underground that is trying to work to defeat the Nazi’s purpose in Denmark. But when a routine visit to the hospital to visit a parishioner causes Steffen to be caught in cross-fire, he finds himself in the hospital, but not for the intended purpose. Worse, a German Gestapo comes...more Title: WILDFLOWERS OF TEREZIN
Author: Robert Elmer
Publisher: Abingdon Press
April 2010
ISBN: 978-1 -4267-0192-4
Genre: Inspirational/historical/WWII

Pastor Steffen Peterson tries to stay out of the way of the Nazi’s and the underground that is trying to work to defeat the Nazi’s purpose in Denmark. But when a routine visit to the hospital to visit a parishioner causes Steffen to be caught in cross-fire, he finds himself in the hospital, but not for the intended purpose. Worse, a German Gestapo comes to question him, and the nurse, Hanne Abrahamsen shields Steffen, sending the Gestapo away then helping Steffen escape, believing that he is actually part of the underground.

Then word is that the Germans plan to export all 7,000 Jews from Denmark at a certain time. Steffen finds himself hiding some Jews in the basement of his church, one of them Hanne’s mother, and then rowing them across the sound to catch a fishing boat to Sweden.

Now Steffen is actively caught up in the Underground and life is getting increasingly dangerous, especially to Hanne who is a Jew hiding in plain sight. As the danger mounts, both Steffen and Hanne must decide if they are willing to pay the ultimate price.

WILDFLOWERS OF TEREZIN is a World War II book that takes a different approach to some of the WWII stories than some. I’ve read all of Tricia Goyer’s books, and even Robert Elmer’s young adult books (which is quite similar in theme to this book. World War II is my favorite historical time period to read about, even though they were horrible days for those living through it.

Based on real events WILDFLOWERS OF TEREZIN is a compelling read, maybe a little slower paced than some, but no less exciting. I couldn’t help but fall in love with Steffen and Hanne as they struggled to do what they felt was right and make a difference in their land. And I have to applaud the Danes for taking such a strong stance against the Nazi’s. Discussion questions are included at the end of the book. $13.99. 335 pages.
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Jun 22, 2010 Adam Blumer rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Novelist Robert Elmer just found a new fan. I've always enjoyed reading history (it was my minor in college), and Holocaust history has always been an area of fascination, especially the heroic escapes. For those reasons (not to mention Robert's expert hand at plotting and characterization), I found Wildflowers of Terezin hard to put down and a must-read for anyone interested in Holocaust fiction in the same vein as Tricia Goyer.

Here we find a loyal, hardworking pastor, Steffen Petersen, getting...more Novelist Robert Elmer just found a new fan. I've always enjoyed reading history (it was my minor in college), and Holocaust history has always been an area of fascination, especially the heroic escapes. For those reasons (not to mention Robert's expert hand at plotting and characterization), I found Wildflowers of Terezin hard to put down and a must-read for anyone interested in Holocaust fiction in the same vein as Tricia Goyer.

Here we find a loyal, hardworking pastor, Steffen Petersen, getting pulled into covert, even illegal, activity as he helps Jews get across the border and away from the Nazis. Meanwhile, a love interest blossoms between him and Hanne Abrahamsen, a Jewish woman herself. Add to the mix the pastor's brother, who is part of the dangerous Danish Underground, and you find a recipe for suspense and daring escapes.

I was pleased to learn that Robert Elmer had done quite a bit of research, which was obvious due to the historical authenticity I found on each page. Though I've read quite a bit about the Holocaust, I was delighted to learn new things about this terrible period in history through the Danish lens. One fascinating detail was how Steffen and Hanne used coffins and "funerals" to whisk Jews across the river to freedom. I was also unfamiliar with Terezin and found the details about this labor camp fascinating, especially the way authorities lied and tried to hide the terrible conditions under a facade of deception.

I was impressed by the twists and turns in this plot and by the deft and tasteful handling of the romance elements. I don't get into "kissy" romance novels and was uncertain how Elmer would handle this part of the story. I was pleased with how he handled the romance with restraint and tied up everything so well at the end, providing a thoroughly satisfying read. The novel also pleased by providing spiritual depth, which seems to be lacking in so many offerings these days. Congratulations, Robert, on another novel. I enjoyed reading your novel and look forward to whatever the Lord leads you to write next. (less)

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May 31, 2010 A J Hawke rated it 5 of 5 stars

I have to admit that I was hesitant to open the newest entry from multi-published Robert Elmer. Not because of the author, who has several adult novels and a non-fiction under his belt, and has already proven his ability to write. My concern was the time and place Wildflowers of Terezin. The suffering of WWII can be too graphic. But I was intrigued by the setting, Denmark. My ignorance never ceases to amaze me and here I found another aspect of it. I found knew nothing of the Danish people durin...more

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Nov 08, 2012 Barbara rated it 5 of 5 stars

Steffen Petersen pastors a Lutheran church in 1943 Denmark. He likes safety and predictability and thinks if everyone just lays low and cooperates with the German occupiers, everything will blow over soon.

A bicycle accident lands him in the hospital under the care of Jewish nurse Hanne Abrahamsen who mistakenly thinks he is part of the Danish resistance movement and protects him from the questions of a German officer. Steffen’s brother is a part of the Resistance and comes to take his brother ou...more Steffen Petersen pastors a Lutheran church in 1943 Denmark. He likes safety and predictability and thinks if everyone just lays low and cooperates with the German occupiers, everything will blow over soon.

A bicycle accident lands him in the hospital under the care of Jewish nurse Hanne Abrahamsen who mistakenly thinks he is part of the Danish resistance movement and protects him from the questions of a German officer. Steffen’s brother is a part of the Resistance and comes to take his brother out of the hospital. They have many arguments about the right way to respond to the troubles in their country.

But when Steffen comes face to face with the need to smuggle Jewish citizens out of the country before the Germans whisk them off to camps or worse, he cannot help but aid them.

Hanne is instrumental in aiding them as well but stays behind to help at the hospital. But with an ambitious German officer in charge in the town, can Hanne remain undetected, and can Steffen help her if she is captured?

I first came across Wildflowers of Terezin by Robert Elmer when the Kindle version came up for free. I’ve often said that those free Kindle app books are a great way to try new authors, and this is one case when reading one book through that route led me to exploring the author’s other books and wanting to put many of them on my wish list.

I liked many aspects of this book. I’ve read many WWII-era novels and biographies, but never one set in Denmark as this one is. That added a fresh perspective. The author shares at the end that many of the details and incidents are based on real-life happenings. There is humor sprinkled throughout which counterbalances the grimness of the circumstances. The deepening relationship between Hanne and Steffen, her growing attraction to his Savior, their individual personal growth, the new vibrancy that comes into his own life and ministry, are all unfolded and blended very nicely. There is a sweetness to all of it amidst the danger — not saccharin, not overly done, but the same effect as….finding lovely wildflowers in a prison camp.(less)

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Sep 02, 2012 River rated it 4 of 5 stars

I will be honest, I only picked up this novel because it was a free book of the week which meant it fit my budget. However I was amazed at the story which unfolded.

One of the most important things I look for in a book is characters I can get involved with. To my joy, Elmer supplied two such characters within Hanne and Steffen.

Hanne's passion for her people, courage in the face of the war, and her compassion towards her patients all gave the character a depth I appreciated.

Steffen,though seemingl...more

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Apr 14, 2010 Michelle rated it 4 of 5 stars

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ABOUT THE BOOK

When nurse Hanne Abrahamsen impulsively shields Steffen Petersen from a nosy Gestapo agent, she’s convinced the Lutheran pastor is involved in the Danish Underground. Nothing could be further from the truth.

But truth is hard to come by in the fall of 1943, when Copenhagen is placed under Martial Law and Denmark’s Jews—including Hanne—suddenly face deportation to the Nazi prison camp at Terezin, Czechoslovakia. Days darken and danger mounts. Steffen’s faith deepens as he takes great...more

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Apr 26, 2013 Zohar - ManOfLaBook.com rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Wildflowers of Terezin by Robert Elmer is a historical fiction book taking place in Denmark during World War II. The book is well researched and an enthralling read.

Steffen is a Lutheran pastor in 1943, Copenhagen. Steffen’s routine is broken one day when he had a bicycle accident that sends him to the hospital where he finds a friend in the form of a Jewish nurse named Hanne.

Steffen’s brother, Henning, is in the Danish underground fighting the Nazis and helping Jews esca...more Wildflowers of Terezin by Robert Elmer is a historical fiction book taking place in Denmark during World War II. The book is well researched and an enthralling read.

Steffen is a Lutheran pastor in 1943, Copenhagen. Steffen’s routine is broken one day when he had a bicycle accident that sends him to the hospital where he finds a friend in the form of a Jewish nurse named Hanne.

Steffen’s brother, Henning, is in the Danish underground fighting the Nazis and helping Jews escape the country before being rounded up. Contrary to his brother’s advice, Steffen steps up to the challenge and helps the underground (with Hanne always on his mind) to get Jews out of Denmark.

Wildflowers of Terezin by Robert Elmer was an interesting read. I originally got this book due to my great interest in World War II and was delighted to find out that it takes place in Denmark because I have yet to read any WWII stories from that region.

The book held my interest throughout, part history, part fiction and part religious it manages to show the best and worst of men and women when life deals them a losing hand. I have heard many books, both fiction and non-fiction about the Jews of World War II, and in comparison their treatment wasn’t as bad as the rest of Europe – but that is of course speaking as someone living in a free country 50 years later who never had to drop everything and flee for his life.

Upon finishing the novel I went ahead and read up some more on Danish Jews, to my delight I discovered that Mr. Elmer did a great job fictionalizing history. The novel gave me a new appreciation for the Danish people who viewed their neighbors as Danes and fellow human beings, not as Jews, and did their best (as a country) to help them escape the Nazi monster.

The characters in the novel are well defined, there aren’t too many and the author throws in a few real figures for good measure. The story has two protagonists, Hanne, a Jewish nurse, and Steffen, a priest. I did enjoy reading about the predicaments of a man-of-cloth during those trying times. Several of the interesting aspects of the book were Steffen’s predicaments as a man, a priest and a Dane.

This novel is interesting and inspiring while going at a good pace. The eBook has been recently discounted and / or free for a short period of time, don’t let the price deter you, this is a book of quality.

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Jan 27, 2013 Deb rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: book-club-pick, fiction, history

This love story is set in Copenhagen during World War II. A Lutheran pastor befriends, then falls in love with, a young Jewish nurse. The historical setting is the most interesting aspect of this story. When the Danish people heard that the Nazis were about to round up all the Danish Jews, they arranged to transport as many as possible to Sweden, where the Swedish government had offered sanctuary. The characters in this story are part of the Danish resistance, putting their lives in jeopardy to...more

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Nov 19, 2012 Sharon Tzur rated it 4 of 5 stars

I thought this was quite a good book of historical fiction. It is well researched and was certainly hard to put down. The writing style is good and the characters are interesting. It is a wonderful tribute to the Danes, who were able to save most of their Jewish fellow citizens during the Holocaust.

A few reservations - the writer doesn't do a very good job bringing across the horrors of the camp, Theresienstadt Concentration Camp. Also, obviously a book in which the protagonist is a pastor is g...more

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Jun 05, 2012 Rdonn rated it 4 of 5 stars

I was delighted to see this Holocaust book free on Kindle a while back. It takes place in Denmark, and eventually Terezin Concentration Camp. There is a love story involving a Pastor and a Jewish nurse, that for once, turns out well, romantically!! There was a lot in the book I didn't know about the Danish Resistance, etc., and found it a good read. I have been interested in Terezin ever since years ago I was given a book of paintings and poems by the children of Terezin called, And I Never Saw...more

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Oct 27, 2010 Jessi rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance, historical-fiction, inspirational-fiction

First Line: "Hanne Abrahamsen awoke with a start in the middle of a bad dream, something about being in nursing school once again and a man who looked like Adolf Hitler (but with the face of a codfish) announcing at her graduation that she was a Jew, and didn't everyone already know that?"

I think my true reaction to this book can be summed up in one syllable: "Hmm." Everything about book was just okay. The characters were fine, the story was somewhat interesting, and I was invested enough to kee...more

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Jun 13, 2012 Trishla rated it 5 of 5 stars

Great novel! Elmer managed to blend historical facts in with the love story that was developing between the main characters. It would be good for both a book club or for a middle/high school English professor, as there are also discussion questions included in the appendix.

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Apr 19, 2013 Nancy Steinle gummel rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-fiction, military

This book, Wildflowers of Terezine by Robert Elmer, is a delicate story about brutally harsh conditions concerning the Danish people trying to help the Danish Jews during Work War II. It starts during Nazi occupation when a Lutheran pastor named Steffan crashes his bicycle and ends up in a hospital where he meets a Jewish nurse named Hanne. It tells of Pastor Steffan's battle with his conscience when he determines to aid the Jews. Hanne is caught and sent to Terezine a work/labor camp that is a...more

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Feb 19, 2012 Elizabeth rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: wwii

An outstanding book about Denmark during the Nazi Occupation of WWII. It's the story of a relationship between a Lutheran pastor and a Jewish nurse in a larger setting of a country where you don't know who you can trust and not trust. The pastor steps outside of his comfort zone to do the right thing and becomes involved in the resistance. The nurse gets sent to a work camp in Czechoslovakia, where she continues to do what she knows best, ministering to the sick. Every time I read a WWII story I...more

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Feb 19, 2012 Terri Tinkel rated it 4 of 5 stars

This was a beautiful story which takes place during Hitler's plan to kill all the Jews he could find. A minister meets a lovely nurse by chance. She recognizes that he may be in danger and helps him avoid the secret police who are planning to capture a large number of Jews in their small town. As they work together to help as many of the town people escape; they are caught up in the dangerous times. Over times, they continue to try to help each other and the town people they encounter. It was di...more

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Jan 26, 2012 Lisa rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. It's a novel, of course, but based on the true events in Denmark during the WW11 when most of the Danish Jews were smuggled over the water to Sweden. I lived in Denmark for six months during the '60s when these events were much more recent and I remember hearing about it. The main characters are fictional but many of the other participants are drawn from real people and the story of the nurse Hanne and the vicar Steffen is exciting and touching. Apart from some rather...more

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Apr 26, 2013 Victor Muthoka rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Reading this book was an eye opener. Having never experienced anything remotely close to what the holocaust survivors did, this book truly helped me appreciate their experience more.

Steffens as a Danish pastor set in his job at the church. His entire life is however disrupted for good by the arrival of Hanne, the pretty yet self confident nurse, and the German invasion of Denmark. From a complacent observer position, he is challenged by the nazi atrocities to either help out the Danish Jews or a...more

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Jan 02, 2013 Kathleen Kurlin rated it 5 of 5 stars

This was one of the first books I read when I got my new Kindle Fire on Mother's Day last year (2012). I downloaded this book from Amazon because it was a "free" book, so I wasn't entirely sure what to expect, mainly because it was a free book and also because I was a new convert to ebooks. I wasn't disappointed with this book and thoroughly enjoyed it because it was set during World War II which is one period of history that fascinates me. I would recommend this book especially to anyone who is...more

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Apr 13, 2010 Jennifer AlLee rated it 5 of 5 stars

The Holocaust is truly one of the darkest periods in the cumulative history of humankind. I have to confess, after watching Sophie's Choice, I've intentionally stayed away from most dramatizations of those days. To me, they are painful and soul-shredding (even though my pain is nothing compared to what the victims went through). So I approached Wildflowers of Terezin with a bit of trepidation. How would I feel when I was done reading this book? In a word, I was uplifted. Author Robert Elmer pull...more

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Jun 24, 2012 Marti rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: historical-fiction

In some ways, this was a "Number the Stars" for adults. It told the story of the Holocaust primarily through the developing relationship of Lutheran pastor Steffan Petersen and Jewish nurse Hanne Abrahamsen. Even though the romance is allowed to advance throughout the novel, it in no way upstages the realities of the German Occupation of Denmark and the brutal Nazi treatment of Jewish people. Prior to Steffan's meeting Hanne, he had been perfectly comfortable staying in his church delivering the...more

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Nov 18, 2012 Carol rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, historical-fiction, kindle-books

'Wildflowers of Terezin' by Robert Elmer was a great surprise. I say that because it was a free e-book. Now I feel a little bit guilty that I didn't have to buy it! I hope that Robert Elmer writes more adult historical fiction in the future.

Even though this book is fiction, Robert Elmer writes that the places are real and many of the situations like the Danish Underground like using an ambulance to rescue Jewish citizens were real. I picked this book out to read because I love to read about the...more 'Wildflowers of Terezin' by Robert Elmer was a great surprise. I say that because it was a free e-book. Now I feel a little bit guilty that I didn't have to buy it! I hope that Robert Elmer writes more adult historical fiction in the future.

Even though this book is fiction, Robert Elmer writes that the places are real and many of the situations like the Danish Underground like using an ambulance to rescue Jewish citizens were real. I picked this book out to read because I love to read about the underground groups during wars. Books like this always encourage me to think that even when the situation is abominable, you can still do something to help. This book is set during WWII and in Denmark and a concentration camp in Czechoslovakia.

Pastor Steffen Arne Petersen goes about his own business at the beginning of the story while his brother is actively involved in the Danish underground. But something changes him, he makes a visit to the local hospital to see a parishioner and he is captivated by a Jewish nurse. The news gets out that there were be a round up by Jews on a day that they will be home because it is a Jewish holiday. Pastor Steffen gets involved in sneaking them away and spreading the news.

Nurse Hanne Abramsen is the Jewish nurse, she always thinks of her family and her patients first but she starts to feel affection for the Lutheran pastor. She insists that she is safe from the roundup because she works for the hospital but eventually falls into the hands of the Nazis. There are several scary meetings for both the nurse and the pastor with the Nazis.

This book is a little predictable but I confess that I liked that because I loved the two main characters so much! I was completely on their side. I have left out a lot of memorable characters but I am hoping that you will read this book.

The bonus in this book is picking up a few words of Danish.

I really enjoyed reading this book and learning about the Danish underground and recommend it for all who like to read World War II historical fiction.

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Jun 23, 2012 Diane rated it 3 of 5 stars

This is a rather predictable read so far. I have to say, it's not a great book, or good writing, but I'm grateful that it was a book I could finally finish as I've been on a roll with books I couldn't. It is a series of cliches thus far. It reads, and I'm sorry to say, like a harlequin romance set in a concentration camp outside of Prague. It does the whole Holocaust a disservice. I mean really, the heroine of the story is shipped to a concentration camp and has the opportunity to leave as they...more

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Mar 10, 2013 Lora rated it 4 of 5 stars

I was not familiar with this author at all when I chose to read this book, but was very pleasantly surprised by this book. It takes place toward the end of WWII in Denmark. It's the story of how the Danes helped the Danish Jews during this time period. The author has interwoven actual events with fictional characters that tells this story in a wonderful way. While I have read much on WWII I was not familiar with the Danes' story and really loved reading about it.

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Nov 21, 2012 Eileen Mccarthy rated it 4 of 5 stars

I'm not sure why I haven't seen this book on more "bestseller" lists. I love Historical Fiction, and this book did not disappoint. I was immediately immersed into the story, and wanted the character's to succeed.
The darker side of this book is the evil crimes the Nazi's commited against the Jewish community, and the extent the went to to hide their crimes from the rest of the world.
I would love to see this book gain more popularity. I highly recommend this book.

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Aug 04, 2012 Sharon Marion rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is a very good book about the rounding up of Danish Jews by the Nazi's during WWII. How the Danish people helped to hide the Jews and smuggle them out to Sweden. The story renews your hope that there really ate good people out there ready to risk their lives to save others. According to the author the novel is fiction but based on some true incidents. It is a good love story of a man and woman of different faiths.

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May 30, 2012 Karyn Schulz rated it 4 of 5 stars

I bought this book via an online free Kindle book site and it is wonderful. It is the story of how the Jews were forced to go into hiding and then leave Denmark during WWII. The story follows a Jewish nurse, Hanne, who tries to help many Jews escape, including her mom, to Sweden. So far the story is well written and you get a feel for the desperation of the Jews and the Danes who do not want to support the Nazi's.

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