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“FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING, SIGNED BY AUTHOR, see photos. Dust Jacket near fine, now in mylar ...
Signed By
Diane Ackerman
Signed
Yes
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Edition
First Edition
ISBN
9780393061727

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Publisher
Norton & Company, Incorporated, w. w.
ISBN-10
0393061728
ISBN-13
9780393061727
eBay Product ID (ePID)
60321667

Product Key Features

Book Title
Zookeeper's Wife : a War Story
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Topic
Holocaust, Military / World War II, Military / General, Europe / Poland, Jewish
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History
Author
Diane Ackerman
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
19.4 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.9 in

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LCCN
2007-012635
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It is no stretch to say that this is the book Ackerman was meant to write. -- Los Angeles Times Diane Ackerman has surpassed even herself in her latest book, which is alternatingly funny, moving, and terrifying. This powerful thriller would be a great novel--except that it is true. -- Jared Diamond
Dewey Edition
22
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Decimal
940.53/18350943841
Synopsis
A true storyas powerful as "Schindlers List"in which the keepers of the Warsaw Zoo saved hundreds of people from Nazi hands., The New York Times bestseller soon to be a major motion picture starring Jessica Chastain. A true story in which the keepers of the Warsaw Zoo saved hundreds of people from Nazi hands., The New York Times bestseller soon to be a major motion picture starring Jessica Chastain. A true story in which the keepers of the Warsaw Zoo saved hundreds of people from Nazi hands. When Germany invaded Poland, Stuka bombers devastated Warsaw--and the city's zoo along with it. With most of their animals dead, zookeepers Jan and Antonina Zabinski began smuggling Jews into empty cages. Another dozen "guests" hid inside the Zabinskis' villa, emerging after dark for dinner, socializing, and, during rare moments of calm, piano concerts. Jan, active in the Polish resistance, kept ammunition buried in the elephant enclosure and stashed explosives in the animal hospital. Meanwhile, Antonina kept her unusual household afloat, caring for both its human and its animal inhabitants--otters, a badger, hyena pups, lynxes.With her exuberant prose and exquisite sensitivity to the natural world, Diane Ackerman engages us viscerally in the lives of the zoo animals, their keepers, and their hidden visitors. She shows us how Antonina refused to give in to the penetrating fear of discovery, keeping alive an atmosphere of play and innocence even as Europe crumbled around her., When Germany invaded Poland, Stuka bombers devastated Warsaw--and the city's zoo along with it. With most of their animals dead, zookeepers Jan and Antonina Zabinski began smuggling Jews into empty cages. Another dozen "guests" hid inside the Zabinskis' villa, emerging after dark for dinner, socializing, and, during rare moments of calm, piano concerts. Jan, active in the Polish resistance, kept ammunition buried in the elephant enclosure and stashed explosives in the animal hospital. Meanwhile, Antonina kept her unusual household afloat, caring for both its human and its animal inhabitants--otters, a badger, hyena pups, lynxes.With her exuberant prose and exquisite sensitivity to the natural world, Diane Ackerman engages us viscerally in the lives of the zoo animals, their keepers, and their hidden visitors. She shows us how Antonina refused to give in to the penetrating fear of discovery, keeping alive an atmosphere of play and innocence even as Europe crumbled around her.
LC Classification Number
DS134.64.A25 2007

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  • by shirlenitsc_0
    10 Feb, 2017

    "History Bufffs? Take heed!!"

    This book of "The Zookeepers Wife" is definitely a page turner!! It is the very compelling story of how a married couple turned their zoo into a refuge for Jewish people during the Holocaust when Hitler's ruthless decrees had millions of Jews, gypsies, and Slavs transported to concentration camps to be worked to death, starved, and gas chambers. The few that were able to survive most likely passed through to take refuge in the Zabinskis' zoo. Do take note that this is NOT a novel of war torn Europe during World War II. The author did an excellent job of research to prevent fictitious tales intertwining with the truth. I recommend this book to young and old if they seek to learn more about World War II. Happy reading!!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: turkey1717

  • by janiceb1525
    23 Jun, 2021

    Compassion

    I am really enjoying the book it is refreshing to know some people still care about others no matter what race they are

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: discover-books

  • by 72rotcorp
    02 Jun, 2016

    good book

    Good book.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: YHO7mlwnTe6@Deleted

  • by ivahaym-0
    05 May, 2021

    Interesting

    great war story.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale

  • by briemollie
    06 Dec, 2016

    Zoo keepers wife book

    Great book brought for Christmas present !

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