Schindler’s List

Schindler’s List

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Action & Adventure
Format Paperback
Pages 429
Language English
Published Feb 17, 1994
Publisher Sceptre
ISBN-10 0340606517
ISBN-13 9780340606513
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Amid the backdrop of World War II and the harrowing realities of the Holocaust, a complex portrait emerges of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman whose dramatic transformation from opportunist to hero captivates the imagination. This tale unfolds in the dark corridors of history, where the stark contrast between one man's wealth and the desolation surrounding him highlights a profound moral journey. Schindler's garage workshops buzz with activity, yet it is in the quiet moments of empathy and courage that his true character reveals itself.

As he navigates the treacherous waters of Nazi Germany, Schindler becomes an unlikely savior, risking it all to protect the lives of over a thousand Jewish refugees. The narrative dives deep into the moral dilemmas faced not only by him but also by those he sought to save, illuminating the fragile yet resilient thread of hope in the face of unspeakable horror. Through Keneally's powerful storytelling, the lives affected by Schindler's choices resonate long after the final pages are turned.

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