Hitler's Furies
Hitler's Furies
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Brief
288
Book • Nonfiction
Eastern Europe • 1930s-1940s
2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Hitler’s Furies: German Women in the Nazi Killing Fields by Wendy Lower explores how ordinary German women became active participants in Nazi atrocities during World War II. Lower examines 13 women, demonstrating how their career ambitions and idealism led them to commit heinous acts, such as indoctrinating children, executing individuals, and aiding mass murder.
Dark
Unnerving
Informative
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Wendy Lower's Hitler's Furies provides a compelling and disturbing look into the roles women played in the Holocaust. Reviewers praise its groundbreaking research and provocative narrative, though some critique it for a lack of emotional depth and repetitive structure. Overall, it's seen as an important work, adding a crucial dimension to Holocaust studies.
Who Should Read Hitler's Furies?
Readers who are captivated by World War II history, particularly the roles of women, will find Wendy Lower's Hitler's Furies compelling. Comparable to Lynne Olson's Citizens of London and Timothy Snyder's Bloodlands, it offers a chilling look at the female enablers of the Nazi regime. Suitable for those interested in gender studies, history, and ethical inquiries.
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288
Book • Nonfiction
Eastern Europe • 1930s-1940s
2013
Adult
18+ years
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