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My Mother's War

A Holocaust Survivor's Tribute to an Extraordinary Woman

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My Mother's War

By: Michael Fryd
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My Mother's War is a gripping memoir about one woman's unflinching courage and cunning in the face of horrific evil.

This compelling true story follows author and Holocaust survivor Michael Fryd's larger-than-life mother who outsmarted the Nazis and saved her family.

Michael Fryd was only three years old when Nazi Germany invaded Poland, triggering World War II and one of humanity’s darkest chapters. Forced to leave their home and everything they knew, Fryd's mother went to near impossible lengths to keep her family safe from Hitler’s clutches, including crafting clever lies, dealing in the black market, and even flirting with the enemy.

"Each Jew who survived the Holocaust represented a victory," writes Fryd, who details his familiy's daring escape through the killing fields of Poland, to Paris, and finally to New York.

My Mother's War is a captivating and triumphant story you will not want to put down.

"An engrossing and immersive family story with rich historical details." – Kirkus Reviews

"A beautifully written account of one woman's strength and determination." – Steve Zettler, Author of Careless Love

"At a time when our world is spiraling backward into intolerance, fanaticism, and antisemitism, Michael Fryd's memoir is a vital cry of commemoration and promise." – Cordelia Frances Biddle, Author of They Believed They Were Safe
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Good story -but!!

Absolutely did not like the AI reader. So many mispronunciations!! It really affected my enjoyment of the story. Why do that when there are numerous great human readers!!

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Not just another holocaust story

I like the fact that there are so many different stories observe eyeball on so many different fronts and this is just another one

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AI Voice surprisingly good, but…

Polish came out like polish, as in shoe polish. Otherwise delightful listen. Who knew humor could find a place in Holocaust memoirs?

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