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"What bright secrets transpired during the world's darkest hours? Light shone in an era marked by tyranny and mass destruction. Kindness resurfaced when the lines between friends and foes were blurred. Hope prevailed when staying hidden and quiet was a civilian's best chance of survival. Behold, the Second World War-a ruthless period of oppression and torment that Jews and other minorities were forced to endure. To this day, this event represents one of humanity's greatest tragedies. Yet in the thick of cruelty, suffering, and loss, ordinary women secretly stood against the Nazi regime, selflessly serving as bearers of peace and hope. They risked their lives to protect the persecuted without seeking reward or recognition. Today, we honor these women for their courage, kindness, wit, and resourcefulness during the war. Here lie their unsung legacies. Women Rescuers of WWII presents the true stories of brave female heroes during the world's most perilous crisis. Marvel at the phenomenal untold rescue missions of ● Ida and Louise Cook, the Secretive Sisters, whose risky airline flights almost cost them everything. ● Ebba Lund, the Red Riding Hood of the Danish Resistance, and the seafaring voyages she arranged for refugees fleeing to Swedish shores. ● Irena Sendler, the Good Catholic Smuggler, and her daring plot to liberate Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto. ● Marie Schmolka and Doreen Warriner, the Masterminds of the Move, whose Kindertransport scheme freed thousands of children. ● Andr�e de Jongh, the Postmistress, who smuggled her ""parcels""-fallen Allied airmen-from France to neutral Spain. ● other extraordinary women who risked it all to stand up for their beliefs! It takes good, strong women to change the course of the greatest battle in history. Now ask yourself, what truly makes a hero?"

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"""Elise Baker has produced a heartening account of eight women who saved lives in WWII. Whether they acted out of socialist, religious or humanitarian principles, it's right that their work and determination, and the risks they took, should be noted and celebrated."" ""Like the writer's previous works, this is a fast read, a round-up of dauntless women and their life-saving contributions. Each heroine or group of heroines has a short biography, a clear and well-researched outline of her life and work, and a brief conclusion. It's an enlightening read, and as Elise Baker points out, not just as history but as food for reflection on our own times."" ""Once again Elise Baker has enlightened us with inspirational accounts of previously unrecognised women whose incredible courage saved the lives of so many. Thank you!"" ""This is a worthy book and all too relevant to our own times when vast numbers of refugees are fleeing war torn countries. Timely, and putting a spotlight on the many heroic women who might otherwise be overlooked, this is a book that needs reading."" ""How refreshing to read about Jewish women in the Second World War portrayed not just as passive victims, but as active rescuers themselves. As in her other books, the author always seems to draw out the threads of human kindness and cooperation, such as Catholic Irena Sendler's rescue missions of Jewish children in Poland. It's an inspiring book about a difficult subject."" ""This book shows us how even during wartime, kindness resurfaced when the lines between friends and foes were unclear. There was hope even when things seemed desperate and sometimes hiding and staying quiet were the only ways to survive."" ""My eye was caught by the book cover of a woman in a red beret. Ebba Lund from Denmark was known as Red Riding Hood because she wore a red beret as a signal to Jewish refugees that she could be trusted. She carried out rescue missions by boat to the safety of Sweden. She went on to become a scientist and epidemiologist. Once again, the author presents a different perspective on WW2. The stories are inspiring not depressing."" ""All too often we think of heroes as good looking, hard drinking and fast driving. In real life that is rarely the case, and when it comes to women, often the drabber the plumage the more effective they are. In World War 2 there were a number of women who were true heroes who used cunning, guile, and extreme courage to help smuggle vulnerable people, generally Jews to the safety of England and other safe countries. This long overdue and well researched book gives a glimpse into the lives of some of those women and the risks they took."""

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