At the Mercy of Strangers: Survival in Nazi-Occupied Poland

by Gitel Hopfeld, Simcha Simchovitch (Editor)

At the Mercy of Strangers is an important addition to Holocaust literature for a number of reasons. It is a document about the survival of a woman and her two children. As a firsthand account of survival during the Holocaust, it is worth reading. It also documents how Polish friends, acquaintances, and even strangers helped ensure the survival of one Jewish family during the bleak days of the Holocaust. These acts of bravery by individuals and families, at grave risk to themselves, are fully documented here, with names, incidents, and places.

Genres: Holocaust

103 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Christoph Fischer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic book. This is a real story about a Jewish woman who managed to dodge the Nazi's during the Polish occupation. What a resourceful and lucky woman, an inspiring character whose bravery and story needs to be told. It provides great insight about what life was like for Polish and Jewish people. Very factual despite the sad theme this is as moving as it is inspiring. Incredibly insightful and a book I won't forget soon.

[G Rudin]

Great resourceful human strength. Tough woman in a tough time.