Status
Available
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Publication
New York : HarperPerennial, 1994.
Physical description
vi, 303 p.; 21 cm
User reviews
LibraryThing member derekstaff
The inspiring account of the village of Le Chambon and their success in saving hundreds of Jews from the Nazis through nonviolent resistance. Their example shows that nonviolence can indeed be successful against even such rapacious evil as Nazism. The account is somewhat difficult to follow because
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of the achronological exposition. Hallie did a great job of exploring the human qualities of his subjects, which makes Le Chambon's undertaking seem even more glorious than had Hallie deified them. Show Less
LibraryThing member verber
This book as the message that there can be hope, even in darkest of times. During WWII, the entire community of Le Chambon refused to cooperate with the Nazis and helped more than 5,000 Jews escape Nazi camps. There was no one hero... rather the whole community engaged in a conspiracy of goodness.
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Whenever I start to think that it's impossible for a community to tackle a difficult issue, I find myself reflect what this amazing community was able to achieve. There is a good documentary about this community called Weapons of the Spirit. Show Less
LibraryThing member Steve777
Very moving book about how a small French village was motivated by faith to help Jews escape the Nazis.
LibraryThing member MtnGoat
Inspiring account of a village that rescued endangered people during WWII. Practical example of genuine love for people.
Original publication date
1979