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" 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
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" 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
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" 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
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" 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
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" 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
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" 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
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" 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
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" Could not get through the politics of the time to get to the meat of the story. "
- Reta, 12/29/2013
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" 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
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" 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
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" 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
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" 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
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" 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
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" 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
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" 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
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" 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
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" 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
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" 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
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" 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
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" An in-depth following of women members of the Resistance in France during WW II. "
- Jim, 3/7/2012
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" 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
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