The House of Izieu

Name: The House of Izieu
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Jan Rehner
ISBN: 9781771338042

Author: Jan Rehner

Narrator: Alison Matthews

Unabridged: 8 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: ECW Press

Published: 04/13/2021

Categories: Fiction, Jewish Fiction, Historical Fiction

Synopsis

The House of Izeiu is a novel inspired by the life and experiences of Sabine Zlatin who, as a Jew using a fake identity, managed to find families to care for Jewish children who were in French refugee camps. She created a safe home for a number of other children called "The House of Izeiu" which is now a museum. Unfortunately, she was not able to save the 44 children in her care. After one wonderful year of freedom in that house they were discovered, and Klaus Barbie ordered their deportation to Auschwitz where they were killed. Sabine’s husband was also caught with two teenage boys he was helping escape and was also eventually killed. Sabine, suffering from loss and the guilt of not having saved the children, manages to continue contributing to the underground efforts as well as efforts to reunite people after the war’s end.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Marilyn (not getting notifications) on March 16, 2021

The House of Izieu by Jan Rehner was an inspirational story about a woman named Sabine Zlatin who tirelessly and courageously tried to help Jewish children during the Holocaust in any way she could. I listened to the audiobook that was brilliantly read by Alison Matthews. The actual story was inspir......more

Goodreads review by Christi on April 05, 2021

The House of Izieu is based on the real life of Sabine Zlatin. Sabine was a Jew living on false papers during WW2. Her husband was a farmer and she trained with the red cross for a bit before being forced out for safety due to her identity. Sabine always wanted children of her own but was unable to c......more

Goodreads review by Danielle on April 03, 2021

The House of Izieu is a novel inspired by the real life experiences of Sabine Zlatin. Sabine was a Jew during WW2 and had fake identity papers to cover her as protection from the Nazis. Sabine and her husband housed 44 children for families trying to find their children safety from the Nazi regime.......more

Goodreads review by Krista on March 16, 2021

The House of Izieu is how historical fiction should be written. Most of the people in this book were real people and their stories are relayed to the reader with embellishments where necessary to fill in the blanks. Sabine, the other adults that helped her, and the children were real people who suff......more

Goodreads review by Crystal on March 22, 2021

This book is based on many real people and the work they did during WWII to protect over 40 children. The stories were told of each child from their point of view, which I enjoyed. The tale was heartfelt and emotional. I got through the book and loved the ending. I do have to say that I am certain t......more