historical-fiction

  • Joanne D. Gilbert, M.Ed., is an acclaimed author, sought-after educator, and captivating public speaker. Raised in the close-knit community of Oak Park, Michigan—a predominantly Jewish suburb of Detroit—Joanne was surrounded by individuals whose lives bore witness to extraordinary resilience. Many of her neighbors were Holocaust survivors who had courageously defied the Nazis. Their poignant and

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  • Reina Prinsen Geerligs, a young Dutch woman who lived a brief but impactful life, is remembered as a symbol of resistance and sacrifice during World War II. Born on October 7, 1922, Semarang, Dutch East Indies,(Indonesia nowadays)Reina’s early life was characterized by intellectual promise and a deep sense of justice. Her contributions to the Dutch

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  • The Rosenstrasse protest was a remarkable act of nonviolent resistance that took place in Nazi Germany during World War II. Unlike many other forms of opposition to the Nazi regime, this protest was initiated by ordinary German women, making it a unique and significant event in the history of civil resistance. Taking place in Berlin

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  • On January 9, 1943, Heinrich Himmler inspected the Warsaw Ghetto, an event that sent shockwaves through the community. The resistance groups recognized the visit as an ominous sign, fearing it marked the beginning of another wave of deportations. In response, they posted signs across the ghetto urging defiance: For the past six months, we have

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  • Act I, Scene I Enter Chorus. Chorus:Hark! Attend, good people, to a tale most dire,Of conflagration fierce and lute’s sweet lyre.Beside fair Geneva’s tranquil lake it fell,A tragedy where smoke and water tell. Enter noble musicians: Lord Ritchie, Sir Ian, Sir Roger, and Sir Jon. Lord Ritchie:Upon the glassy shore we’d planned our art,A hall

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  • The Dutch comedy duo Snip en Snap, consisting of Willy Walden and Piet Muijselaar, became one of the most iconic entertainment acts in the Netherlands during the mid-20th century. Their vaudeville-style performances, rich in humor, music, and satire, were particularly significant during World War II. In a time of immense hardship and oppression, Snip en

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