Doña Gracia Saved Worlds

Bonni Goldberg had written a wonderful picture book. Bonni Goldberg had written a wonderful picture book. I loved learning about Gracia Nasi who lived during the 16th century in Portugal and what it meant to be Jewish during that time. All religions except Christianity were against the law, so Graci......more

This is a beautifully illustrated book with a powerful story and I am so happy to see it is out there in the world now. Donna Gracia is a strong feminine character. She is brave, courageous and so smart! She lived throughout her life with the firm belief that one life saved was a whole world saved.......more

What a captivating, gorgeous story! The beautiful fresco-like art paired with a truly inspirational story makes for a fantastic read. A rarity for her time, Dona Gracia was a powerful wealthy businesswoman of the renaissance. She was secretly a practicing Jew and fought for the safety of her people......more

This is an important book that teaches about a courageous historical figure of 16th-century Portugal. Doña Gracia was a Jewish woman who used her intelligence, bravery and determination to save herself, others, and protect their religious beliefs. She had to be Jewish in secret because of the situat......more

Biography of an impressive woman who helped her people escape the Inquisition and finally practice their religion openly in Constantinople. Gracia grew up secretly practicing her religion. Widowed at 25 she inherited her husband's business. She pretended to be taking her nephews to school in Antwerp......more