I would give this book TEN stars if I could! The story of an amazing woman who helped save 2,500 children during the Holocaust. Irena Sendler lived her life after the war in obscurity until 3 teenagers from Kansas uncovered her story and created a project depicting her acts of heroism and inspiring history. Today she is recognized for her heroism and the power of one person to change the world.Wonderfully written by our own Vermont pediatrician, Jack Mayer, the story will definitely make an impact on the reader; it is impossible not to be moved by this inspiring story. This book is written by a local pediatrician who learned of Irene Sendler's story and of the Kansas high school girls who made a play of her heroic actions saving Jewish children in Poland during the Holocaust. Irene was a social worker in Poland when the Nazis came in and she formed a network of people to help her sneak Jewish children out of the ghetto and send them to foster homes and Catholic orphanages. She wrote all of their 'real' and other names and buried them on pieces of paper in jars under a tree near her friend's home. She saved over 1,000 children. Three disparate high school girls in Kansas read about her story and researched it and turned it into a play. they were able to perform the play in many venues, it even came to Vermont. They were also able to go to Poland and meet Irene. A good story of quiet heroism being recognized.
The historical parts set in Poland were fascinating. The present day stuff was less interesting.
—zury33
What a inspiring story. Definitely worth reading.
—Lucastg
Good book, but dragged
—ashley
A true story
—AliceMahomie
