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A Train in Winter: An Extraordinary Story of Women, Friendship and Survival in World War Two

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Excellent book, begining with a small portrayal of the people invovled, going on and into their brave story. Would recommend to anyone with interest in morew personal situations of the Second World War...and how strong woman can be in extreme situations

This book of non-fiction presents a new look at the Holocaust (not another Holocaust book, you migh sigh), in that it details the story of women prisoners who had been members of the French Resistance. I had not understood much about victims of the camp who were not part of the Final Solution, but who were in fact prisoners of war. The book enabled me to see how group solidarity builds resilence in individuials. While this group of women had a high death rate, more of them survived in absolute numbers than might have been expected to, probably because while working for the Resistance, and later while in jail in France, they had bonded with each other, despite differences of age and social class. The book is important also for giving such a thorough account of the French Resistance (or lack of resistance) and the role of women in it. It gives one pause to think how people in Canada today might respond to an invasion.

A tribute to such courageous women and the horror they endured. Passed the book on to a French speaking female friend.

I loved this book. It wasnt what I expected. Its basically a history lesson but with people you care about. THere were many times I was shocked by this book, and many times I cried. I thought I knew a lot about this period in time, but I learnt more. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys history.

A very enteresting book, and gives another 'angle' of the hardships during WWII of women. How they survived and what they had to face after the War. I have since reading the book, loaned it to others to read.

Sorry for putting this in a review but I didn't know how else to message you. Try Charlotte Gray by Sebastian Faulks. It starts out really slowly at the beginning, set in World War II France, but by the end I guarantee you won't be able to put it down.