The Art of Resistance
The Art of Resistance
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Brief
The Art of Resistance
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020320
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Europe • 1940s
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Art of Resistance: My Four Years in the French Underground is a memoir by Holocaust survivor Justus Rosenberg, detailing his experiences during WWII, smuggling intellectuals out of Nazi-occupied Europe, and his time with the French Resistance and US Army. He navigates occupation, perilous escapes, and espionage, surviving through chance and resilience to eventually migrate to the US. Topics include violence against people with disabilities and racism.
Inspirational
Adventurous
Mysterious
Emotional
Hopeful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Art of Resistance by Justus Rosenberg has been praised for its gripping, personal recount of World War II resistance efforts. The narrative is lauded for its vivid storytelling and historical depth, but some feel it lacks comprehensive contextual analysis. Overall, it offers an inspiring, albeit sometimes narrowly focused, perspective on bravery and resilience.
Who Should Read The Art of Resistance?
The ideal reader for Justus Rosenberg's The Art of Resistance is an enthusiast of historical memoirs and WWII narratives. Fans of The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah and All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr will appreciate Rosenberg's firsthand account of courage and defiance.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Europe • 1940s
2020
Adult
18+ years
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