Suzanne's Children: A Daring Rescue in Nazi Paris

Anne Nelson

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2017

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Anne Nelson

Suzanne's Children: A Daring Rescue in Nazi Paris

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2017

Book Details

Pages

336

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre

French Literature

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Biography

Period

World War II

Setting

Paris, France • 1940s

Topic

Military & War

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World History

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Super Short Summary

Suzanne's Children: A Daring Rescue in Nazi Paris by Anne Nelson recounts the courageous efforts of Suzanne Spaak, a wealthy Belgian woman in Nazi-occupied Paris, who risked her life to save Jewish children from deportation. It highlights her determination, humanity, and the network she built to orchestrate this daring rescue mission.

Inspirational

Emotional

Suspenseful

Dark

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.1

522 ratings

64%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

Not a fan

Review Roundup

Anne Nelson's Suzanne's Children: A Daring Rescue in Nazi Paris is praised for its meticulous research and compelling narrative, vividly bringing history to life. Readers appreciate the inspiring portrayal of Suzanne Spaak's bravery. However, some find the pacing uneven, and the detailed accounts occasionally overwhelming. Overall, it's a gripping read that captivates history enthusiasts.

Who Should Read Suzanne's Children: A Daring Rescue in Nazi Paris?

A reader intrigued by Suzanne's Children would likely appreciate historical narratives of courage and resilience during WWII, similar to The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah and Schindler's List by Thomas Keneally, offering both historical insight and emotional depth.