-
Light in Hidden Places
- Letto da: Beata Poźniak
- Durata: 16 ore e 11 min
Rimozione dalla Lista desideri non riuscita.
Non è stato possibile aggiungere il titolo alla Libreria
Non è stato possibile seguire il Podcast
Esecuzione del comando Non seguire più non riuscita
Ascolta ora gratuitamente con il tuo abbonamento Audible
Light in Hidden Places
Acquista ora a 17,95 €
Nessun metodo di pagamento valido in archivio.
Sintesi dell'editore
The extraordinary story of Stefania Podgorska, a Polish teenager who chose bravery and humanity by hiding 13 Jews in her attic during WWII - from number one New York Times best-selling author Sharon Cameron.
One knock at the door, and Stefania has a choice to make....
It is 1943, and for four years, 16-year-old Stefania has been working for the Diamant family in their grocery store in Przemsyl, Poland, singing her way into their lives and hearts. She has even made a promise to one of their sons, Izio - a betrothal they must keep secret since she is Catholic and the Diamants are Jewish.
But everything changes when the German army invades Przemsyl. The Diamants are forced into the ghetto, and Stefania is alone in an occupied city, the only one left to care for Helena, her six-year-old sister. And then comes the knock at the door. Izio's brother Max has jumped from the train headed to a death camp. Stefania and Helena make the extraordinary decision to hide Max, and eventually 12 more Jews. Then they must wait, every day, for the next knock at the door, the one that will mean death. When the knock finally comes, it is two Nazi officers, requisitioning Stefania's house for the German army.
With two Nazis below, 13 hidden Jews above, and a little sister by her side, Stefania has one more excruciating choice to make.
Also includes a recorded conversation with author Sharon Cameron and reader Beata Poźniak, discussing Beata's decades long friendship with Stefania Podgórska and the legacy of the Podgórska sisters.
Cosa pensano gli ascoltatori di Light in Hidden Places
Valutazione media degli utenti. Nota: solo i clienti che hanno ascoltato il titolo possono lasciare una recensioneRecensioni - seleziona qui sotto per cambiare la provenienza delle recensioni.
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Kami
- 23/03/2020
Honored...
I never have written a review, but I feel moved to write this one because it is not just another good book. It is a legacy of more sacrifice then I have ever herd, packed into these people’s lives. Thank you for this book. Thank you for the narration. I am honored to tuck this story into my heart for when I might need to remember their courage. Because I don’t think that anything I will face will be as difficult as the challenges in this book.
Hai valutato questa recensione!
Hai segnalato questa recensione!
17 persone l'hanno trovata utile
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Utente anonimo
- 10/08/2020
An Incredible Listen
Great narration. I could hardly put it down. Unbelievable story. Narrator has a beautiful authentic voice. Each character is uniquely portrayed, from the lead - a female loving teenager to a male Jewish postman struggling to survive, or a threatening nazi or just a kid neighbor. There is so much great detail in all those voices. Nice touch “behind the scenes” of having the author and narrator talking together. The power of faith and belief was the key for Stefania’s survival, the heroine who risks her life for saving Jews. Amazing WW2 story of such a young girl. Loved the narrators tone and pacing. Each character is so beautifully painted by her voice. Made the story come to life.
Hai valutato questa recensione!
Hai segnalato questa recensione!
10 persone l'hanno trovata utile
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
- Carlie
- 29/08/2020
amazing gripping so true to your heart
it's the most amazing book I have read or listen to and I would have advised someone to listen to it and then read it
Hai valutato questa recensione!
Hai segnalato questa recensione!
7 persone l'hanno trovata utile
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Utente anonimo
- 14/08/2020
Amazing Narration! Great Voice! Authentic!
Listening is a real treat, especially for those who like to experience an authentic voice. Beata Pozniak delivers a stellar performance and brings to life all characters in this unforgettable story of a courageous teenager that risks her life to save Jews during WW2. As we find out from the bonus at the end of the audiobook, the reader and heroine were both from Poland. Grew up in the same country and then immigrated to America for a better life. Pozniak channeling Podgorska is so real and just a gem of a performance. Her authentic voice takes you on a deeply emotional voyage.
Hai valutato questa recensione!
Hai segnalato questa recensione!
5 persone l'hanno trovata utile
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- M&M
- 08/03/2020
A haunting, thrilling performance
Wow! What an incredible book and what marvelous narration. Listening to it, I felt transported to Poland during the 1940’s. Beata Pozniak’s slight Polish accent gives such authenticity and immediacy to Fusia’s tale that it seemed to me as if the real Stefania was sitting beside me telling me her story herself. One of the things I most enjoyed is how the narrator uses her vocal technique to show how Fusia grows and adapts as the story develops. In the beginning, as the very young Fusia, Pozniak’s tone is light and exuberant, her cadence fast and cheerful. As Fusia becomes older, more tired, frightened or defiant, the narrator’s pitch deepens and her inflection changes to movingly illustrate Fusia’s emotions. I was impressed by how the female narrator is able to do such a great job voicing the male characters, making them all sound individual and distinctive. The timber of heroic Max’s voice is completely different from that of the handsome policeman Berdecki. What I found even more remarkable is that the German soldiers and officers all have a distinct accent from the native Poles, and the Germans who speak Polish have a slightly different one from the ones who don’t. I think my very favorite voice is the child-like one of the precocious Helena, who is very young but astonishingly savvy. Pozniak’s dramatization of her is a delight.
To sum it up, this is an amazing tale of how a young woman and her little sister sheltered thirteen Jews in close proximity to Nazi and German officials, sometime with the enemy living in the same house they were hiding the Jews in. It alternately thrills you and then breaks your heart. I found this story of true heroism and love against tremendous odds to be very inspiring and uplifting, and the narrator’s dramatic, empathetic performance truly made it come alive for me. Pozniak is one of my favorite narrators and I’ve eagerly listened to all the books she’s done. This is definitely her best.
Hai valutato questa recensione!
Hai segnalato questa recensione!
5 persone l'hanno trovata utile
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- David Victory
- 20/01/2021
An absolute must-read
I must admit that in the past I have been someone who did not enjoy reading period or wartime novels. This has recently changed and I am so glad that it did! this book is absolutely incredible, about amazing people who did such honorable things during the war to save the Jews and I was touched in so many ways by this. I cannot thank the author enough for bringing the story to light.
Hai valutato questa recensione!
Hai segnalato questa recensione!
4 persone l'hanno trovata utile
-
Generale3 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura3 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Anycc
- 23/04/2020
This book is for young readers.
An extraoridary story with a good narrator. Unfortunately this is not a book geared towards adults. The editor does children's lit which should have tipped me off but I figured she'd moved to adult work. I am very disappointed and the field is still wide open for an excellent writer to do a masterpiece on the life of Stefania Podgorska.
Hai valutato questa recensione!
Hai segnalato questa recensione!
4 persone l'hanno trovata utile
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Anastasia V.
- 20/01/2021
A Must Read for All Generations
Just WOW! I can’t stop thinking about this book. I can’t stop thinking about this story. I can’t stop thinking about the characters and what it must’ve been like to be in their shoes.
This was such a beautiful telling of such a tragic and inspirational time. I am in awe of what Stefania and Helena did at such great risk to themselves and in particular given how young they were.
I highly recommend this to anyone interested in history and the great human spirit!
Hai valutato questa recensione!
Hai segnalato questa recensione!
3 persone l'hanno trovata utile
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Robert E. Trabue
- 12/01/2021
Absolute must listen
I have never enjoyed a book more than this one. This is perhaps the best book I have ever read in my life and the audible version makes the experience just that, an experience like no other you will ever have. The narrator brings this book to LIFE. I can’t praise this book enough. The five stars are inadequate. Twenty five is more fitting. An absolute gem.
Hai valutato questa recensione!
Hai segnalato questa recensione!
2 persone l'hanno trovata utile
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- CMcKinney
- 06/07/2020
Special!
I listen to many excellent historical fiction works on Audible. This is very special. The story, although a novel, is based on the true story of a resourceful and courageous Polish girl in Poland during the German occupation of her small town. I couldn’t stop listening! One heart stopping event after another kept me from pushing the pause button as she struggles to save 13 Jewish people. She is extraordinary and I hope all listeners will find the author’s AND the narrator’s notes/conversation at the end as interesting as I did. The narrator is Polish and her connection with the book is also fascinating.
Hai valutato questa recensione!
Hai segnalato questa recensione!
2 persone l'hanno trovata utile
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Gilly Simpson
- 19/04/2021
Walking in her shoes
Without giving anything away..the story of Stephanie and Helena and their heroism will live with me forever.Sharon Cameron’s work on Stephanie and Heal’s powerful story,and the wonderful narrative by Beata Poźniak.I found myself with my earphones on walking in her shoes,asking questions..
Hai valutato questa recensione!
Hai segnalato questa recensione!
1 persona l'ha trovata utile
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Cathy
- 24/08/2023
A testament to true courage and bravery
What an amazing, but heart wrenching true story which details the bravery and courage of Stefania and Helena. It’s also a testament to the sheer determination of those hidden away to survive. It depicts memories which are truly terrifying and shocking at times, but also moments of pure joy which lift your heart. So beautifully written and crafted, it really digs deep into how ordinary people of occupied countries lived during this dark period of history and more importantly what Jewish communities suffered and endured. Quite rightly, it should never be forgotten. I know this story will certainly stay with me for a very long time and ensure their experiences will live on so they are never repeated.
With regards to the narration, it took a bit of getting used, it felt quite slow and over pronounced in the beginning, but when you listen to the narrator being interview at the end, it all makes perfect sense. The narrator is an English speaking Pole who actually knew Stephi and Max. She was chosen to give authenticity to the story as she had also been in many of the places in the story. Having finished the book, i can’t imagine it being read by a native English speaker, it gave the story atmosphere and in hindsight absolutely added to the story.
Hai valutato questa recensione!
Hai segnalato questa recensione!
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura4 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Kindle Customer
- 03/06/2023
Bravery beyond words
I listened to this book and couldn’t wait to listen to it at every opportunity. It was sad, uplifting and a story about a brave young woman in Poland during World War Two. Thoroughly recommend.
I listened at 1.5 speed quite comfortably.
Hai valutato questa recensione!
Hai segnalato questa recensione!
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- D R
- 30/04/2023
Brilliantly written and narrated
I held my breath so many times when listening to this story. It really drew me in.
Hai valutato questa recensione!
Hai segnalato questa recensione!
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura4 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Dominika S.
- 13/04/2023
Undisputed bravery
Although I struggled with the way narrator chose to perform the story, I couldn’t put it down. The narration was quite theatrical along with the attempts at accents. However it was nice to hear the conversation narrator had with an author in the end and the reasons for such choices.
Story is unbelievable. Both Stefania and Helena… I just cannot imagine being in the position to make these decisions and live in prolonged terror whilst never wavering.
Hai valutato questa recensione!
Hai segnalato questa recensione!
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Laura Latham
- 23/02/2023
Traumatic, wonderful tale
My heart was in my mouth so often. The characters were really brought to life by the author and the narrator. The horrors of the Nazi occupation were brilliantly written.
Hai valutato questa recensione!
Hai segnalato questa recensione!
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Miss Charlotte Robinson
- 09/11/2022
Incredible true story
Listen to this book! Such an unbelievable story that will move you. Such an important story of such bravery.
Hai valutato questa recensione!
Hai segnalato questa recensione!
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- SAgirl
- 17/06/2022
excellent story
This is an amazing story of terror, courage an the will to survive. the narration is good. its like being right there in the story with them. I highly recommend this book. brilliant work Author.
Hai valutato questa recensione!
Hai segnalato questa recensione!
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Hania
- 12/04/2021
A remarkable story, brilliantly told.
I can't recommend this enough and I think everyone should listen to it, especially to gain a better understanding of the devastation of this war. The story is brilliantly narrated and you listen with baited breath, hoping for the best possible outcome from every terrifying event. What's more extraordinary is this is all based on real people and real events, proving how remarkable some individuals can be when faced with a terrifying world.
Hai valutato questa recensione!
Hai segnalato questa recensione!
-
Generale5 out of 5 stars
-
Lettura5 out of 5 stars
-
Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Chloe
- 02/03/2021
A powerful and inspiring read. loved it
A powerful and inspiring read. Brilliantly written and narrated, an important and enjoyable book - a must read!
Hai valutato questa recensione!
Hai segnalato questa recensione!