The Girls of the Glimmer Factory Quotes

“Nature taunted her, but it was humanity that had betrayed her. Where were the cries of outrage from the world? They had to know what was happening.”
― Jennifer Coburn, The Girls of the Glimmer Factory

“Dominican Republic agreed to accept Jews fleeing Europe. Shanghai and the Philippines kept their doors open until both were seized by the Japanese. And Palestine took in as many European Jews as the British permitted. “You know the rest of the world wanted nothing to do with our Untermenschen,” Martin said, growing more impassioned as he defended the German position. “We had no other choice.”
― Jennifer Coburn, The Girls of the Glimmer Factory

“knew what other plans were brewing? Hannah understood that joining the resistance was dangerous, but suddenly, not fighting felt even more perilous to her. How could she take such a risk? Then again, how could she not? Partisans were striking back. And once in a while, they were making gains. Dear God, give me the wisdom to do what is right, Hannah prayed. Bestow upon me your knowledge, insight, and understanding to do what is best for my people, my family, and myself. Blessed are You, the grantor of wisdom. Amen.”
― Jennifer Coburn, The Girls of the Glimmer Factory

“Those who dismissed Hitler’s uprising as a ragtag insurrection weren’t laughing anymore.”
― Jennifer Coburn, The Girls of the Glimmer Factory

“In a time when anti-Semitism and Holocaust denial is rampant around the world, I want to be abundantly clear that Theresienstadt should never be regarded as not that bad. It was hell. Of the 155,000 prisoners who spent anywhere from a few days to several years at Theresienstadt, 88,000 were deported to death camps; 35,440 died of starvation and disease in the ghetto. The existence of beauty and art was a result of two things: the cynical needs of the Nazis and the sheer fortitude of the prisoners.”
― Jennifer Coburn, The Girls of the Glimmer Factory

“They could not help but create, and audiences flocked to witness the thousands of shows, concerts, and lectures offered by world-renowned artists, performers, and academics. To many, embracing joy was an act of resistance. Since the Nazis needed to showcase talent in their propaganda campaigns, they permitted these activities.”
― Jennifer Coburn, The Girls of the Glimmer Factory