Amid the terrors of World War II, four courageous teens beat the odds, escape their fate, evading near certain death, and carve paths for themselves and their families.
Against the Odds: Four Teenagers Escape the Holocaust is the true story of how Jack, Rose, Joe, and Vera escape from the hell of the Holocaust with great resourcefulness, timely help from others who bravely risked their own lives, and more than a little luck.
The book follows each teen through terrors and trials, to ultimate survival as the Nazis invade their lands, deport and murder family members, and confiscate their homes, changing their lives forever.
Jack, just 12 years old in Germany when Kristallnacht destroys his world, grows to be a serial escape artist, black market entrepreneur, and resistance fighter.
Rose slips through the Nazi net in Belgium aided by three families, heroes of the Resistance and later honored as "Righteous Among the Nations."
Joe evades the clutches of the Gestapo for the perceived safety of England, only to be arrested as an enemy alien and shipped to a prison camp halfway around the world. He ultimately participates in the Normandy landings and is instrumental in tracking down Nazi war criminals.
Vera flees Reich-occupied Czechoslovakia at the last possible moment and thanks to the bravery of an otherwise "ordinary" family, hides in plain sight among the fascists of an Italy under German control.
Powered by themes of true life adventure, found family, and redemption, Against the Odds demonstrates how individuals can resist and survive a catastrophe and thrive in the aftermath.
Perfect for avid WWII readers, fans of historical memoirs, and anyone interested in the strength of the human spirit, Against the Odds is a must-read memoir.
