{"product_id":"village-of-secrets","title":"Village of secrets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Village of secrets (Hardcover, 384 pages – Harper, 2014) – Harper, 2014. Language: Eng.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition: Like New\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compelling narrative delves into the extraordinary story of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, a small French village that became a sanctuary for those fleeing the horrors of Nazi persecution during World War II. Residents of this seemingly ordinary mountain community took remarkable risks to protect thousands of individuals, including Jews, resistance fighters, and orphaned children, from the Gestapo. Caroline Moorehead's insightful research, drawing from newly accessible archives and interviews with surviving villagers, provides a deep understanding of the moral complexities faced by ordinary people in extraordinary times.   In this edition, readers will gain a profound appreciation for the themes of courage, community solidarity, and the impact of collective action against oppression. Moorehead not only chronicles the events in Chambon but also explores the nature of memory and myth in historical narratives. This book is essential for anyone interested in World War II history, human rights, and the powerful role individuals can play in times of crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Caroline Moorehead","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52369027694874,"sku":"9780062202475","price":128.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2699\/9322\/files\/51ZzKlynb7L.jpg?v=1781765757","url":"https:\/\/medicampus.store\/products\/village-of-secrets","provider":"medicampus.store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}