
The Light in Hidden Places
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Narrated by:
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Beata Poźniak
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By:
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Sharon Cameron
About this listen
The extraordinary story of Stefania Podgorska, a Polish teenager who chose bravery and humanity by hiding 13 Jews in her attic during WWII - from number one New York Times best-selling author Sharon Cameron.
One knock at the door, and Stefania has a choice to make....
It is 1943, and for four years, 16-year-old Stefania has been working for the Diamant family in their grocery store in Przemsyl, Poland, singing her way into their lives and hearts. She has even made a promise to one of their sons, Izio - a betrothal they must keep secret since she is Catholic and the Diamants are Jewish.
But everything changes when the German army invades Przemsyl. The Diamants are forced into the ghetto, and Stefania is alone in an occupied city, the only one left to care for Helena, her six-year-old sister. And then comes the knock at the door. Izio's brother Max has jumped from the train headed to a death camp. Stefania and Helena make the extraordinary decision to hide Max, and eventually 12 more Jews. Then they must wait, every day, for the next knock at the door, the one that will mean death. When the knock finally comes, it is two Nazi officers, requisitioning Stefania's house for the German army.
With two Nazis below, 13 hidden Jews above, and a little sister by her side, Stefania has one more excruciating choice to make.
Also includes a recorded conversation with author Sharon Cameron and reader Beata Poźniak, discussing Beata's decades long friendship with Stefania Podgórska and the legacy of the Podgórska sisters.
©2020 Scholastic Inc (P)2020 Scholastic IncWith regards to the narration, it took a bit of getting used, it felt quite slow and over pronounced in the beginning, but when you listen to the narrator being interview at the end, it all makes perfect sense. The narrator is an English speaking Pole who actually knew Stephi and Max. She was chosen to give authenticity to the story as she had also been in many of the places in the story. Having finished the book, i can’t imagine it being read by a native English speaker, it gave the story atmosphere and in hindsight absolutely added to the story.
A testament to true courage and bravery
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excellent story
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A powerful and inspiring read. loved it
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Story is unbelievable. Both Stefania and Helena… I just cannot imagine being in the position to make these decisions and live in prolonged terror whilst never wavering.
Undisputed bravery
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Walking in her shoes
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outstanding
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A remarkable story, brilliantly told.
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Traumatic, wonderful tale
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Incredible story with excellent narrator
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incredible
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