In 1942, nine Jewish women banded together in an attic in Nazi Germany to resist the evils of the Holocaust. This is their story—of courage, defiance, and strength in the face of unimaginable terror. The Nine tells the remarkable tale of these brave women who risked everything to save themselves and each other during one of history’s darkest hours. Gwen Strauss brings readers inside this hidden group whose members ranged in age from seventeen to sixty-seven, as they faced Gestapo interrogations, torture sessions, and death marches. Yet despite overwhelming odds, they not only survived but formed a powerful bond that carried them through decades of exile and grief. With unforgettable detail and astounding candorStrauss relays how these extraordinary women were able to persevere against all oddsand ultimately rebuild their lives after World War II. The Nine is both riveting historical narrativeand deeply affecting testament tothe enduring power offriendship.”.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for people who want to read about the Holocaust, and how some women defied it. This is a good book for anyone looking for inspiration, because these women were able to survive despite everything that was thrown at them.
Pros :
- The Nine is a riveting historical narrative of the courage and strength of nine Jewish women during Nazi Germany.
- The author does an excellent job of relaying how these extraordinary women were able to persevere against all odds and rebuild their lives after World War II.
- This book is an important testament to the enduring power of friendship.
Cons :
- The Nine might be too graphic for some readers.
- Some of the stories in The Nine may be difficult to read.
- The paperback version is not available yet.
Learn more about the author
Gwen Straus is an award-winning journalist and author. She has written for the New York Times, Newsweek, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times, among other publications.
Reader Reviews
“This is one of the most inspiring books I have ever read. The Nine tells the story of nine Jewish women who banded together to resist Nazi Germany during World War II. These incredibly brave women faced Gestapo interrogations, torture sessions, and death marches, but they survived and formed a powerful bond that carried them through decades of exile and grief. With unforgettable detail and astounding candor, Gwen Strauss relays how these extraordinary women were able to persevere against all odds. This book is both riveting historical narrative and deeply affecting testament to the enduring power of friendship.”
“The Nine is amazing! I literally could not put it down and finished it in two days. It’s an incredible story of nine women who banded together to survive the Holocaust. They faced Gestapo interrogations, torture sessions, and death marches, yet they managed to stay alive and form a powerful bond that carried them through decades of exile and grief. The detail is astonishing, as is the candor with which Gwen Strauss tells their story.”
“What an amazing read! This is one of those books you just can’t put down. Nine women, from ages 17 to 67, band together in a Munich attic during the Holocaust and manage to survive Gestapo interrogations, torture sessions and death marches. Despite overwhelming odds they not only survived but formed a powerful bond that carried them through decades of exile and grief.”
“Strauss interviewed eight of the nine women, now in their nineties, to compile this oral history. Their reunion after so many years is a moving event that underlies the author’s contention that ‘the bonds they formed were destined to last forever.'”
