Behind the Secret Window

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of "Behind the Secret Window". This extraordinary memoir, illustrated with Nelly's original watercolors, takes you on a powerful journey through one little girl's survival during World War II. Witness how her vivid imagination and indomitable spirit helped her endure the horrors of Nazi-occupied Poland.

At just six years old, Nelly's innocence is shattered when the Nazis invade her homeland. By the age of eight, she has lost nearly everyone she holds dear. Alone and terrified, she finds solace in the bedroom of a kind Gentile couple in Lwow, Poland. For over a year, she lives in constant fear of being discovered, pouring her heart into a diary and creating breath-taking paintings of a world filled with beauty and happiness.

Like the iconic Anne Frank, Nelly's diary gives voice to the indomitable human spirit amidst unfathomable darkness. Through the stroke of her brush, she transforms her grim reality into a captivating fantasy world. Nelly's story is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.

"Behind the Secret Window" has received high acclaim from critics. Publishers Weekly raves, "Without emphasizing horror and loss, Toll conveys the effects of human evil and human folly, summoning up the forces of tragedy and courage." Kirkus Reviews echoes this sentiment, stating, "In Toll's remembrance, art equals hope: her happy family pictures, painted in the secret room where she and her mother hid from the Nazis and the Poles, show extraordinary preteen talent as well as the will to survive."

Experience this astonishing memoir and be inspired by the resilience of the human spirit. Transport yourself to Nelly's world of hope and imagination by securing your copy of "Behind the Secret Window" today. Click here to embark on this unforgettable journey.