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Sign up todayThe Teacher of Warsaw
A WWII Novel
Narrator
Zach Hoffman
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Length
8 hours 25 minutes
Language
English
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“As a former AP History teacher, I'm always amazed when exposed to another work of great historical fiction. Mario Escobar's story of respected educator and author Janus Korczak who ran a Jewish orphanage in Poland on the eve of World War II highlights the untold stories of heroes often overlooked in history....Additionally, Escobar's work painstakingly reminds readers that the world often chooses to overlook evil, even when it is happening to innocent children. Like the game of chess that appears throughout the novel, the novel warns that people are beaten down and sacrificed for the glory of those with the most power, namely the Nazis, whose 'season' is now at hand. I enjoyed listening to Zach Hoffman's voice as it varied from the menacing tone of an unrepentant Nazi guard to the innocent vocalizations of questioning children looking for reassurance. Thanks for bringing the story to life!”
— Linda • Mind Chimes Bookshop
Summary
"I want everyone I know to read this book." --Kelly Rimmer, New York Times bestselling author of The Things We Cannot Say
For fans of The Warsaw Orphan and The Tattooist of Auschwitz. The start of WWII changed everything in Poland irrevocably--except for one man's capacity to love.
September 1, 1939: Sixty-year-old Janusz Korczak and the students and teachers at his Dom Sierot Jewish orphanage are outside enjoying a beautiful day in Warsaw. Hours later, their lives are altered forever when the Nazis invade. Suddenly treated as an outcast in his own city, Janusz--a respected leader known for his heroism and teaching--is determined to do whatever it takes to protect the children from the horrors to come.
When over four hundred thousand Jewish people are rounded up and forced to live in the 1.3-square-mile walled compound of the Warsaw ghetto, Janusz and his friends take drastic measures to shield the children from disease and starvation. With dignity and courage, the teachers and students of Dom Sierot create their own tiny army of love and bravely prepare to march toward the future--whatever it may hold.
Unforgettable, devastating, and inspired by a real-life hero of the Holocaust, The Teacher of Warsaw reminds the world that one single person can incite meaning, hope, and love.
For fans of The Goddess of Warsaw, this gripping WWII novel offers a unique perspective on the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity. With its powerful storytelling and poignant characters, The Teacher of Warsaw is a perfect book club pick. Delve deeper into the history and themes of the novel with the included timeline, author notes, and discussion questions.
And don't miss Mario's other books: Auschwitz Lullaby, Children of the Stars, Remember Me, The Librarian of Saint-Malo, and The Forgotten Names
"A beautifully written, deeply emotional story of hope, love, and courage in the face of unspeakable horrors. That such self-sacrifice, dedication and goodness existed restores faith in humankind. Escobar's heart-rending yet uplifting tale is made all the more poignant by its authenticity. Bravo!" --Tea Cooper, award-winning and bestselling author of The Cartographer's Secret
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