While recuperating in a hospital after World War II, a Polish refugee wrote at length about his remarkable experiences in war-torn Europe. The Defiant, his memoir, is the account of a young man who refused to yield to the German onslaught and chose instead to become a Jewish resistance fighter. Chronicling the bravery of a small group of men and women who carried on a forest war, this extraordinary book sheds light on events that few know of in this country.
The Defiant - "A vivid and memorable account of survival and fighting back in spite of atrocity...a welcome and highly recommended addition to World War II History collections, Holocaust Studies, and 20th Century Jewish History reference collections."
"[S]ad and horrifying at times but it is also inspiring and hopeful . . . provides a behind-the-scenes, in-depth look at what it was like to be a resistance fighter [during the Holocaust] . . . It's a fascinating read."
