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Resistance: A Frenchwoman'S Journal Of The War
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A Reallife Suite Franaise, This Riveting Diary By A Key Female Member Of The French Resistance In Wwii Is Translated Into English For The First Time.Agns Humbert Was An Art Historian In Paris During The German Occupation In 1940. Though She Might Well Have Weathered The Oppressive Regime, Humbert Was Stirred To Action By The Atrocities She Witnessed. In An Act Of Astonishing Bravery, She Joined Forces With Several Colleagues To Form An Organized Resistancevery Likely The First Such Group To Fight Back Against The Occupation. (In Fact, Their Newsletter, Rsistance, Gave The French Resistance Its Name.)In The Throes Of Their Struggle For Freedom, The Members Of Humbert'S Group Were Betrayed To The Gestapo; Humbert Herself Was Imprisoned. In Immediate, Electrifying Detail, Humbert Describes Her Time In Prison, Her Deportation To Germany, Where For More Than Two Years She Endured A String Of Brutal Labor Camps, And The Horror Of Discovering That Seven Of Her Friends Were Executed By A Firing Squad. But Through The Direst Of Conditions, And Ill Health In The Labor Camps, Humbert Retains Hope For Herself, For Her Friends, And For Humanity.Originally Published In France In 1946, The Book Was Soon Forgotten And Is Now Translated Into English For The First Time. Rsistance Is More Than A Firsthand Account Of Wartime France: It Is The Work Of A Brave, Witty, And Forceful Woman, A True Believer Who Refused To Go Quietly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Resistance: A Frenchwoman's Journal of the War'? A: The main theme of the book is the bravery and resilience of women during WWII, particularly through the experiences of Agnès Humbert as a member of the French Resistance.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Agnès Humbert, an art historian who became an important member of the French Resistance during the German occupation of France.
- Q: When was 'Resistance: A Frenchwoman's Journal of the War' first published? A: The book was first published in France in 1946 and has been translated into English for the first time in 2008.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: This book is a memoir and diary that recounts real-life events experienced by the author during WWII.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is classified as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may show some signs of wear but is still readable.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What notable experiences does the author recount in the book? A: Agnès Humbert recounts her imprisonment, deportation to Germany, and the harsh realities of labor camps, along with the loss of friends executed by the Gestapo.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in women's history? A: Yes, the book is particularly suitable for readers interested in women's history and the role of women in wartime resistance movements.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of the book? A: Readers can expect immediate and electrifying detail in the writing style, along with a blend of personal reflection and historical account.