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First, I inferred from the GR description that this is the story of Claudette Blum. It also states there are a handful of characters. Claudette is one of dozens of characters and, although the story returns to her throughout the book, I think there are others who appeared more prominently and importantly in the narrative. I only say this so that you might rely less on the GR description than on many of the other fine reviews here.
We often hear of the French resistance. Why not the Italian resist ...more
We often hear of the French resistance. Why not the Italian resist ...more
This book was recommended to me when I asked about books that might give me an idea what Italy was like during WWII. This story is focused on an Italian-Jewish community in northern Italy and Jewish refugees that crossed into Italy when Mussolini was overthrown only to find themselves caught there when the Germans occupied northern Italy. It is based on actual accounts from that time. It is a moving story of bravery and desperation. It covers the priests, nuns and Italian peasants that harbor th
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