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  • The Teacher of Warsaw

  • A WWII Novel
  • By: Mario Escobar
  • Narrated by: Zach Hoffman
  • Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (161 ratings)

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The Teacher of Warsaw

By: Mario Escobar
Narrated by: Zach Hoffman
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Publisher's summary

"I want everyone I know to read this book." --Kelly Rimmer, New York Times bestselling author of The Things We Cannot Say

For fans of The Warsaw Orphan and The Tattooist of Auschwitz. The start of WWII changed everything in Poland irrevocably--except for one man's capacity to love.

September 1, 1939: Sixty-year-old Janusz Korczak and the students and teachers at his Dom Sierot Jewish orphanage are outside enjoying a beautiful day in Warsaw. Hours later, their lives are altered forever when the Nazis invade. Suddenly treated as an outcast in his own city, Janusz--a respected leader known for his heroism and teaching--is determined to do whatever it takes to protect the children from the horrors to come.

When over four hundred thousand Jewish people are rounded up and forced to live in the 1.3-square-mile walled compound of the Warsaw ghetto, Janusz and his friends take drastic measures to shield the children from disease and starvation. With dignity and courage, the teachers and students of Dom Sierot create their own tiny army of love and bravely prepare to march toward the future--whatever it may hold.

Unforgettable, devastating, and inspired by a real-life hero of the Holocaust, The Teacher of Warsaw reminds the world that one single person can incite meaning, hope, and love.

For fans of The Goddess of Warsaw, this gripping WWII novel offers a unique perspective on the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity. With its powerful storytelling and poignant characters, The Teacher of Warsaw is a perfect book club pick. Delve deeper into the history and themes of the novel with the included timeline, author notes, and discussion questions.

And don't miss Mario's other books: Auschwitz Lullaby, Children of the Stars, Remember Me, The Librarian of Saint-Malo, and The Forgotten Names

"A beautifully written, deeply emotional story of hope, love, and courage in the face of unspeakable horrors. That such self-sacrifice, dedication and goodness existed restores faith in humankind. Escobar's heart-rending yet uplifting tale is made all the more poignant by its authenticity. Bravo!" --Tea Cooper, award-winning and bestselling author of The Cartographer's Secret

©2022 Mario Escobar (P)2022 Harper Muse
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Amazing Book and Narration!

Hard to put into words the effect this story has had on me! I would guess I've read at least a couple of hundred WWII books. Each was unique and gave me a different perspective of the war. Many have brought me to tears. However, this one shattered my heart and yet reminded me once again love is superior to anything evil man can do to man. Love conquers all. ❤
Narration was excellent!

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Good story, but the narrator almost sounds like he’s whispering

The story is good, but it almost seems like the narrator is trying to keep the story quiet

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Love Above All

All the stories we have of the atrocities perpetrated on Jewish people of all ages seems so hard to believe … but so undeniably true. This novel was based on the life and work of a well-known doctor and teacher who established an orphanage for Jewish children in the Polish ghetto. The extermination of so many people including thousands of children makes me quite frightened of the darkness we are capable if.

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Thank you!

Thank you for sharing the story of a great hero.
A must listen or read. Thank you again

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thank you for writing this book

I have read all I can about Irena and the orphans and their care givers. God have mercy. May we not forget. May we stand boldly for our children in 2022.

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The perspective from the view point of the teacher

Very well written book on such a heavy story about the lives taken and those that sacrificed themselves for the children.

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Great story and narrator

If you are looking for historical fiction based on facts this is the one for you. There is no romance to distract from the story ( thank God) like so many others I’ve listened to.
The narrator’s warm tone made it all the better

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The horrible truth!

The entire book was well written and read. Although it was heartbreaking it was captivating. This should be required reading in our high schools. We are not Jewish.

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Model character

I loved the historical review of a life well-lived with His teachings. An example to know.

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Fantastic, Inspiring, and Harrowing Story

This novel is excellent. The characters and stories are beautiful and inspiring, and the goodness and humility of Janusz Korczak makes me more grateful for what I have and compels me to become better. I wholeheartedly recommend this book.

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