Defying the Nazis: The Sharpsâ (Tm) War (Audiobook)

from Altarasabine

This book is based on a true story of fear, courage and heroism through World War II. Despite the passing of time these stories are still relevant to today and still stirring motion in one soul of what has taken place in the history of the world. One will be moved by the story contained within th...

from zimbawilson

While the Sharps' story is an absolutely amazing tale of self sacrifice and putting oneself in harms way to help strangers in a foreign country(ries) I couldn't help but feel the book was put out solely because of the Ken Burns documentary. The story of this couple is completely deserving of it's...

from bnbookgirl

A great account of the life of Martha and Waitstill Sharp who saved many lives from sure death during WWII. Filled with not only the history of the Sharp's missions, but small tidbits of interesting history as well. (Song of Bernadette as example). What a strong and heroic person it must take to ...

from KateBaxter

Here it is 77 years later and stories of heroism in World War II still stir emotion and great interest in the extraordinary lives of ordinary people. This is a story of The Sharps, an amazing couple serving in Czechoslovakia in 1939 and beyond: he, a Unitarian minister with a Wellesley, Massachus...

from BittyCornwell

From the moment I read the introduction to this book I was intrigued. I found it fascinating that the author did not know the incredible role his grandparents had played in rescuing people during World War II until his Mother suggested he speak to his grandparents about their activities during th...