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Author: Caroline Moorehead Narrator: Wanda McCaddon Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Audio Length: Release Date: February 2012 Format: Unabridged Audiobook Delivery: Instant Download ISBN: 9781483067872
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They were teachers, students, chemists, writers, and housewives—a singer at the Paris Opera, a midwife, a dental surgeon. They distributed anti-Nazi leaflets, printed subversive newspapers, hid resisters, spirited Jews to safety, transported weapons, and conveyed clandestine messages. The youngest was a schoolgirl of fifteen who scrawled “V” for victory on the walls of her lycée; the eldest, a farmer’s wife in her sixties who harbored escaped Allied airmen. Strangers to each other, hailing from villages and cities from across France, these brave women were united in hatred and defiance of their Nazi occupiers.

Eventually the Gestapo hunted down 230 of these women and imprisoned them in a fort outside Paris. Separated from home and loved ones, these disparate individuals turned to one another, their common experience conquering divisions of age, education, profession, and class as they found solace and strength in their deep affection and camaraderie. In January 1943, they were sent to their final destination: Auschwitz. Only forty-nine would return to France.

A Train in Winter draws on interviews with these women and their families; German, French, and Polish archives; and World War II resistance organization documents to uncover a dark chapter of history that offers an inspiring portrait of ordinary people, of bravery and survival, and of the remarkable, enduring power of female friendship.

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  • “By turns heartbreaking and inspiring.”

    - New York Times Book Review

  • “Compelling and moving…The literature of wartime France and the Holocaust is by now so vast as to confound the imagination, but when a book as good as this comes along, we are reminded that there is always room for something new…A necessary book.”

    - Washington Post

  • “A compelling account of human suffering and courage in the face of appalling brutality. And by the careful use of detail, and an almost obsessive curiosity, Ms. Moorehead has succeeded in frustrating one of the main aims of the Nazis…the memory of ‘le Convoi des 3100’ has not disappeared.”

    - Wall Street Journal

  • “An extremely moving and intensely personal history of the Auschwitz universe as experienced by these women…A powerful and moving book.”

    - Times Literary Supplement (London)

  • “The first complete account of these extraordinary women and, incredibly, over sixty years later we are still learning new and terrible truths about the Holocaust…An important new perspective…Careful research and sensitive retelling.”

    - Boston Sunday Globe

  • “As Moorehead delves deeply into the women’s fight for survival, her narrative seamlessly comes together in order to share a significant part of history whose time has come to be heard.”

    - Christian Science Monitor

  • “[A] moving novelistic portrait…An inspiring and fascinating read.”

    - People

  • “Haunting account of bravery, friendship, and endurance.”

    - Marie Claire

  • “Moorehead…traces the lives and deaths of all her subjects with unswerving candor and compassion…In Moorehead’s telling, neither evil nor good is banal; and if the latter doesn’t always triumph, it certainly inspires.”

    - USA Today

  • “Heightened by electrifying, and staggering, detail, Moorehead’s riveting history stands as a luminous testament to the indomitable will to survive and the unbreakable bonds of friendship.”

    - Booklist (starred review)

  • “Readers will get a good overview of the historical context and the sacrifices made by women whose motivation was to provide a better world for their country…This book rightfully gives these women—survivors and nonsurvivors alike—their place in our historical memory.” 

    - Library Journal

  • “Compelling…Moorehead weaves into her suspenseful, detailed narrative myriad personal stories of friendship, courage, and heartbreak.”

    - Kirkus Reviews

  • “As chronicled by Moorehead with unblinking accuracy, their agonies are appalling to contemplate, their stories of survival and friendship under duress enthralling to hear.”

    - More magazine

Awards

  • One of the 2011 New York Times Book Review 100 Notable Books for Nonfiction
  • A New York Times bestseller

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I found this book hard to put down, although I will admit that at times I had to stop reading to digest some of what I had read. The hardships that these women faced is hard to imagine. This is a truly amazing and well told historical story. "

    - Heidi, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It is a good book that gives very good insight into life in concentration camps but from a French perspective. There are a lot of people to keep up with that is my only complaint "

    - Terri, 1/31/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One of the heaviest, bleakest books I've ever read, but also one of the most inspiring. This is about friendship at its deepest, purest, and most ennobling. Added an important new layer to my understanding of WWII France and Nazi atrocities. "

    - Kathryn, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I only read a few chapters of this and it was just name after name after name -- no real story to tie it all together -- I may try again or not. "

    - Kate, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A dtetailed story about French women who were part of the resistance movement during WWII and how those who survived being in concentration camps did so by taking care of each other. It also clearly shows the courage of these women, putting their resistance before their own safety, and for some, sending their young children to live with relatives while they tried to fight the Germans. "

    - Susan, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I haven't been able to put this book down - its been such an engaging read - its quickly become one of my favorites! "

    - Victoria, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I stayed with this book for about 120 pages, but it read very much like a history textbook to me, with no real character connection. I just couldn't stay with it and finally put it down. "

    - Naimi, 1/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Could not get through the politics of the time to get to the meat of the story. "

    - Reta, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Proving that friendship prevails in such hard times, this book is uplifting and inspiring. It also provides a graphic reminder of how inhumane the human race can be to each other. "

    - Sara, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book moved me more than I can say .... the bravery of these women is hard to even begin to imagine. "

    - Dona, 12/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A very hard book to get through....but an amazing story of courage and determination amongst these French women of the Resistance, who have been previously unsung heroines. "

    - Peggy, 12/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " So much more than I ever knew happened during the holocaust! Unbelievably true stories of many imprisoned French women during the holocaust. "

    - Jamie, 12/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Outstanding true story of courageous French women defying the Germans in World War II and their life in prison and concentration camps. A must read for anyone who has a interest in the Holocaust literature. "

    - Carol, 10/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The first chapters cover necessary background about the characters and can be slow moving but keep on reading this phenomenal story of human fortitude to the end. "

    - Vida, 9/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A dark novel that details the horror that 230 French women endured in the Nazi death camps. Based on interviews with the few who survived. "

    - Sbennett, 8/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book starts very slowly and is overly detailed about the Resistance Movement in France and the crackdown by Vichy. The second half of the book I could not put down. It was a lot to wade through in the beginning however and most of it can be skipped. "

    - Natasha, 10/30/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Fascinating and horrific. I learned much about the occupation of France and subsequent resistance that I didn't know. It was not as easy reading as other non-fiction books I have read recently, and it felt a little scattered. "

    - K1, 9/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a hard read, not only because of the style, but of the subject. The fact that so many of these women survived, is a testament to their love of each other. However, the fact that they could never shake free of 'their past' to live a happy life, was quite sad. "

    - Shirley, 8/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I found the first section too much of a factual list of names and events. The second section was more interesting since it described the women's time in the camps. Found myself skimming through the pages in both sections though. Fine if you are looking for more of a reference book on this topic. "

    - Gail, 4/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " An in-depth following of women members of the Resistance in France during WW II. "

    - Jim, 3/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was very intense. I listened to it as an audiobook. It was a little hard to follow in the beginning given the foreign names and places. Nevertheless, the story of friendship and perseverance came through. The story of all these ladies endured is truly amazing. "

    - Marie, 2/28/2012

About the Author

Caroline Moorehead is the biographer of Bertrand Russell, Freya Stark, Iris Origo, Lucie de la Tour du Pin, and Martha Gellhorn. Well known for her work in human rights, she has published a history of the Red Cross and an acclaimed book about refugees, Human Cargo.

About the Narrator

Wanda McCaddon (a.k.a. Nadia May or Donada Peters) has narrated well over six hundred titles for major audiobook publishers, has earned numerous Earphones Awards, and was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine.