{"product_id":"the-light-of-days-the-untold-story-of-women-resistance-fighters-in-hitlers-ghettos-isbn-9780062874221","title":"The Light of Days: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler's Ghettos","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE INSTANT \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso on the \u003ci\u003eUSA Today,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGlobe and Mail\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly,\u003c\/i\u003e and Indie bestseller lists.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of the most important stories of World War II, already optioned by Steven Spielberg for a major motion picture: a spectacular, searing work of Holocaust history that brings to light the extraordinary accomplishments of brave Jewish women who became resistance fighters—a group of unknown heroes whose exploits have never been chronicled in full, until now.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWitnesses to the brutal murder of their families and neighbors and the violent destruction of their communities, a cadre of Jewish women in Poland—some still in their teens—helped transform the Jewish youth groups into resistance cells to fight the Nazis. With courage, guile, and nerves of steel, these “ghetto girls” paid off Gestapo guards, hid revolvers in loaves of bread and jars of marmalade, and helped build systems of underground bunkers. They flirted with German soldiers, bribed them with wine, whiskey, and home cooking, used their Aryan looks to seduce them, and shot and killed them. They bombed German train lines and blew up a town’s water supply. They also nursed the sick, taught children, and hid families.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYet the exploits of these courageous resistance fighters have remained virtually unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs propulsive and thrilling as \u003ci\u003eHidden Figures, In the Garden of Beasts, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Band of Brothers, \u003c\/i\u003ethis piece of WWII historical nonfiction at last tells the true story of these incredible women whose courageous yet little-known feats have been eclipsed by time. \u003ci\u003eThe Light of Days\u003c\/i\u003e introduces us to their world. Judy Batalion—the granddaughter of Polish Holocaust survivors—takes us back to 1939 and introduces us to Renia Kukielka, a weapons smuggler and messenger who risked death traveling across occupied Poland on foot and by train. Joining Renia are other women who served as couriers, armed fighters, intelligence agents, and saboteurs, all who put their lives in mortal danger to carry out their missions. Batalion follows these women through the savage destruction of the ghettos, arrest and internment in Gestapo prisons and concentration camps, and for a lucky few—like Renia, who orchestrated her own audacious escape from a brutal Nazi jail—into the late 20th century and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePowerful and inspiring, featuring twenty black-and-white photographs, \u003ci\u003eThe Light of Days\u003c\/i\u003e is an unforgettable true tale of war, the fight for freedom, exceptional bravery, female friendship, and survival in the face of staggering odds.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNPR's Best Books of 2021\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNational Jewish Book Award, 2021\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCanadian Jewish Literary Award, 2021\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow did a group of young women in a war-torn country challenge the most ruthless war machine of the 20th century?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Untold Story of the Holocaust:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover the hidden history of the young Jewish women and “ghetto girls” who defied the Nazis as couriers, smugglers, and saboteurs in occupied Poland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWomen's History and Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e Learn how these teens and young women built a network of resistance, hiding revolvers in loaves of bread, bombing German train lines, and assassinating Gestapo officers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGripping Narrative History:\u003c\/b\u003e Follow the incredible true story of Renia Kukielka and other partisan fighters through the destruction of the ghettos, Gestapo prisons, and concentration camps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInspirational Survival:\u003c\/b\u003e A powerful and unforgettable tale of exceptional bravery, female friendship, and survival against staggering odds, meticulously researched by the granddaughter of Polish Holocaust survivors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“A remarkable portrait of young Jewish women who fought in the resistance during WWII. . . pays vivid tribute to `the breadth and scope of female courage.'\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Bold, brave and revelatory, meticulously researched and engagingly written, Batalion transports readers into the harrowing World War II era, where a generation of young, Jewish women banded together to fight an almost unimaginable evil.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCristin O'Keefe Aptowicz, New York Times bestselling author of Dr. Mutter's Marvels\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Be not afraid. Judy Batalion brings to life the story of young women who had mindboggling valor. Super heroes. They fought the Nazis. With nerves of steel. You don’t have to fight the Nazis (we hope). But you do have to be courageous and honorable. (Well, most of the time).  And you will be. There are inspirational books that change your life. And this is one of them.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaira Kalman, author of And the Pursuit of Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is a powerful and necessary book. I’m so grateful to Judy Batalion for bringing us these women in all their fierce intelligence and courage. It’s astonishing that their stories haven’t been widely heard until now—but Batalion’s rare combination of skills has brought them to vibrant life. This is history we’ve needed to hear.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRachel Kadish, author of The Weight of Ink\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Judy Batalion has told the largely forgotten stories of the girl couriers, smugglers and fighters who formed the nerve center of Jewish resistance in occupied Poland. A breathtaking, dazzling work of historical resurrection\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMolly Crabapple, author of Drawing Blood and Brothers of the Gun (with Marwan Hisham)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Resounding history of Jewish women who fought the German invaders in World War II. In a vigorous narrative that draws on interviews, diaries, and other sources, Batalion delivers an objective view of past events that are too quickly being forgotten—and a story much in need of telling.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus (Starred Review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Hard to put down…The Light of Days is not a story but a multi-layered epic, one that rewrites the Holocaust. Drama abounds and the characters are deeply engaging. Required reading.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Jerusalem Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrilliantly researched...a grand celebration of the female spirit.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Review of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Light of Days\u003c\/em\u003e rescues a long-neglected aspect of history from oblivion, and puts paid to the idea of Jewish, especially female, passivity during the Holocaust. It is uncompromising, written with passion--and it preserves truly significant knowledge.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Times Literary Supplement\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Gripping, haunting and superbly told...Judy Batalion brings to light half-forgotten tales of astounding courage.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Economist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Well-researched and riveting.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Amazing…both a profoundly moving and breathtaking read.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHaaretz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Pulses with pride and rage.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Written with passion…Batalion’s research is prodigious, and her dedication to her story obvious and moving.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Thrilling, devastating... tells of an underground network of young Jewish women in Poland who resisted the Nazis by engaging in smuggling, sabotage, and even armed defense. Their courageous deeds, largely forgotten until now, are astounding.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristian Science Monitor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889651413221,"sku":"NP9780062874221","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062874221.jpg?v=1730231680","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-light-of-days-the-untold-story-of-women-resistance-fighters-in-hitlers-ghettos-isbn-9780062874221","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}