Against the Wind

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Against the Wind Against the Wind

by Bodie Thoene

Genre: Literature

Published: 2014

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As Nazi forces tighten their net of evil over Europe in1940, famed Jewish concert violist Elisa Lindheim Murphyescapes from Vienna to England. But both Elisa and herAmerican newsman husband, John Murphy, are convincedthat nowhere in Europe is safe from Hitler?'s seeminglyunstoppable forces.As Nazi U-boats patrol and sink Allied vessels in the NorthAtlantic, Elisa makes a desperate but brave decision toaccompany Jewish refugee children on a civilian transportthrough treacherous seas to seek asylum in America. Atleast there, in the land of freedom, the ragged remnantof the Jewish people can live on in peace and safety orso she hopes. But as German torpedoes streak toward therefugee ship, Elisa will face the greatest trial of her life .Bonus Feature: Study & Discussion Questions forIndividuals and Groups

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