Nestled in the heart of southern Italy, the village of Campagna was home to Bettina's grandparents---and a shelter camp for Jews during the Holocaust! Follow her journey of discovery as she hears stories of gratitude from survivors and learns how members of the Catholic church harbored them during World War II.
Product Information
Format: DRM Free ePub Vendor: Thomas Nelson Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: 9781418554941 ISBN-13: 9781418554941 Availability: In Stock
Publisher's Description
IMAGINE ELIZABETHBETTINAS SURPRISE when she discovered that her grandmothers village had asecret: over a half century ago, many of Campagnas residents defied the Nazisand risked their lives to shelter and save hundredsof Jews during the Holocaust. What followed her discovery became an adventureas she uncovered fascinating untold stories of Jews in Italy during World WarII and the many Italians who risked everything to save them.
Endorsements:
Finally, somebodymade known the courage and the empathy of the majority of the Italian people towardus Jews at a time of great danger. Nino Asocoli