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Ava and Shalom
Paperback
General FictionHistorical Fiction
Publisher: Turlington Rose Press
Published: Dec 14 2024
Pages: 514
Weight: 1.50
Height: 1.15 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
WINNER OF THE KINDLE BOOK AWARD (LITERARY FICTION)
FINALIST FOR THE HEMINGWAY BOOK AWARD (WARTIME FICTION)
A deeply moving and truly unforgettable story of love and survival. A must-read that celebrates family, resilience, and the enduring power of hope! - The International Review
THEIR ENTIRE LIVES, TWINS AVA AND SHALOM ARE LED TO BELIEVE THEY ARE GERMAN . . . UNTIL ONE NIGHT THEY FIND OUT THE TRUTH . . .
In the summer of 1921, outside the medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Hanz Wolff finds twin baby girls in a wicker basket in his barn. Wrapped in woolen blankets embroidered with the Star of David, a note begs the German farmer and his barren wife to love and raise them as their own. Believing it to be a gift from God, the ecstatic couple keep the newborns' Semitic heritage a secret, claiming that Maria had birthed them at home.
The Wolffs live in familial bliss as the girls grow into lovely, intelligent young women, shielded from the smoldering hatred and discrimination toward the Jews and others in Nazi Germany. But when the outbreak of the Second World War plunges Europe into chaos and terror, that which is hidden is threatened to be exposed.
One night a desperate Jewish woman comes to the farm, banging on the door, pleading for help to hide from the Schutzstaffel (SS) who have just slaughtered her entire family . . . It's the girls' birth mother! Soon secrets that have been long held for twenty years are revealed, profoundly altering everyone's lives forever . . .
From the award-winning authors of The Consequence of Anna comes a new, riveting story about life before and during the Holocaust for Jewish twins, Ava and Shalom, raised as Germans. A heartbreaking yet triumphant tale of tragedy, bigotry, and hatred, superseded by love, art, and music, with many twists and turns leaving the reader breathless. A story that ultimately celebrates the true power of love, family, and the human spirit.
Reader praise for Kate Birkin and her writing . . .
Remarkable! An extraordinary writer tells an extraordinary story! - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon
This is why I read, to find the exceptional. A classic in waiting! - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon
Some writers have a special gift. This writer has it! - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon
Absolutely brilliant. Never have I been so emotionally moved by words! - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads
The characters come to life. Brilliant, beautiful, and poignantly written! - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BookBub
Nothing I say will ever do this book justice, and it will stay with me forever. - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BooksGoSocial
This is not a book but an experience, encapsulating all the tears, sorrow, and depths of one's soul. - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon
I could not stop crying! I have no words to describe this book! - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon
I've read so many books about WWII, and none compares to this amazing story. Kate Birkin will be revered for years to come as a classic writer. Her words create life and art. God gave her an amazing gift! - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads
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