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The Light in Hidden Places

By: Sharon Cameron
Narrated by: Beata Poźniak
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Summary
 The extraordinary story of Stefania Podgórska, a Polish teenager who chose bravery and humanity by hiding thirteen Jews in her attic during WWII -- from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sharon Cameron.

One knock at the door, and Stefania has a choice to make...

It is 1943, and for four years, sixteen-year-old Stefania has been working for the Diamant family in their grocery store in Przemysl, Poland, singing her way into their lives and hearts. She has even made a promise to one of their sons, Izio -- a betrothal they must keep secret since she is Catholic and the Diamants are Jewish.

But everything changes when the German army invades Przemysl. The Diamants are forced into the ghetto, and Stefania is alone in an occupied city, the only one left to care for Helena, her six-year-old sister. And then comes the knock at the door. Izio's brother Max has jumped from the train headed to a death camp. Stefania and Helena make the extraordinary decision to hide Max, and eventually twelve more Jews. Then they must wait, every day, for the next knock at the door, the one that will mean death. When the knock finally comes, it is two Nazi officers, requisitioning Stefania's house for the German army.

With two Nazis below, thirteen hidden Jews above, and a little sister by her side, Stefania has one more excruciating choice to make.

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A fantastic story of the strength & kindness of people during an extraordinary time. The fact that it was based on a true story is amazing. How they survived was unbelievable.

The strength to survive

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Highly recommend! Such a moving and emotional true story. So well written and read. Make sure you listen to the authors discussion at the end.

An incredible true story of strength and love

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This book was truly heartbreaking to listen to and inspiring at the same time ,the narration was wonderfully done.
Grab a box of tissues and fall in love with true courage and heroism.

great read

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I sobbed when this story came to an end. The tension of every moment was felt in its wonderful narration. May the courage that Stefania lived to help and protect those being persecuted be a beacon for us all.

Beyond Magnificent- gripping from the first page

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I loved this book. I cried & celebrated with Fusha & Hela. Thank you

Lest we forget

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