| Pastor André Trocmé: Spiritual Leader of the French Village Le Chambon Contributor(s): Stark Draper, Allison (Author) |
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ISBN: 0823933784 ISBN-13: 9780823933785 Publisher: Rosen Young Adult OUR PRICE: $37.81 Product Type: Library Binding Published: December 2000 Annotation: Here is a new group of dramatic and harrowing stories of the Holocaust. These stories of both the victims and the evildoers recount the depravity, suffering, and courage that took place during this shameful time in world history. These stirring stories will inpire teens to understand the meaning of moral commitment and to say never again. The village of Le Chambon, rich in European history, was home to WWII hero and spiritual leader Pastor Andre Trocme. Draper reveals the heartwarming story of Trocme's courage to resist Nazi power and the strong messages of pacifism that he taught to villagers during the German occupation of France. Every moment of Trocme's life became a spiritual one, an emphatically taught philosophy that he expressed during one of the most difficult periods in European history. Draper writes a detailed account of the life-saving actions taken by him and his wife Madga, and the efforts that they made to hide and rescue Jews from the Nazis. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2001000182 |
| Series: Holocaust Biographies |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 4.93" W x 6.93" (0.78 lbs) 112 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 100+ Page Biographies That Help Students Grasp the Enormity of the Holocaust The history of the Holocaust is in many ways the story of individuals. These biographies examine the key figures during this shameful time in human history. Focusing both on the victims and the perpetrators of evil, these titles recount the depravity, suffering, and courage that took place during the Holocaust. These gripping and affecting books help teens understand the heroic, infamous, and little-known people of the Holocaust. They will inspire teens to understand the meaning of moral commitment and to say "never again." An excellent supplement to the history and social studies curricula. |