In My Hands: Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer

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Book Synopsis: Irene Gut was just seventeen in 1939, when the Germans and the Russians divided and devoured her native Poland. In an instant her life would be transformed—distilled to flight, capture, escape, and hiding. After being rounded up outside of church one Sunday, Irene was put to work for the German Army. Her blond hair, her blue eyes, her youth—these bought her the relative safe job of kitchen helper and waitress in an officers' dining room. But behind this Aryan mask, Irene began to wage her own war. She picked up snatches of conversation along with the Nazi's dirty dishes and passed the information to Jews in the ghetto. She raided the German Warenhaus for food and blankets. She smuggled Jews from the work camp into the forest. And, when she was made the housekeeper for a Nazi Major, she managed to hide twelve people in the basement of his home and to keep them safe there until the Germans' defeat.

Irene Gut Updyke has received many honors for her actions: Israel's Medal of Honor, recognition from the Vatican, a permanent place in the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. But this memoir, masterfully written by Jennifer Armstrong, strips away the laudatory titles—Holocaust Rescuer, Righteous Gentile—and reveals the woman herself. Just a girl, really. A girl who saw evil around her and chose to defy it. A girl who proves that the actions of one good person can make a difference; that the will to protect is every bit as powerful as the will to destroy.

Ms. Opdyke began to share her story only recently—after hearing the holocaust denounced as a hoax, or propaganda. She now travels the country, speaking about her experiences. Her favorite audience is young people—people who are now the same age she was when the war began. These are the people Irene most hopes to empower with the message that each of us can, and must, decide for ourselves what is good and what is evil, and behave accordingly.

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Are you ready to be inspired by an extraordinary tale of courage and resilience? Introducing "In My Hands: Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer" by Irene Gut Updyke. This unforgettable memoir transports you to the harrowing time of World War II, where Irene's life was forever changed under the German and Russian occupation in Poland. Her unwavering spirit and determination will leave you in awe as she fights against evil while risking her own life. Discover the untold story of a remarkable woman who defied the odds and became a beacon of hope during humanity's darkest days.

With an eloquent narrative by Jennifer Armstrong, this book brings to life the courageous acts of Irene Gut Updyke. Through her position as a kitchen helper and waitress in an officers' dining room, Irene covertly gathers crucial information and aids the Jews in the ghetto. She navigates the treacherous terrain of survival, smuggling Jews to safety and even hiding twelve individuals in the basement of a Nazi Major's home. Each page will leave you breathless, reminding you that the actions of one person can indeed change the course of history.

Irene Gut Updyke's heroic journey has been rightly celebrated, earning her Israel's Medal of Honor, recognition from the Vatican, and a place in the esteemed Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. However, this memoir goes beyond the titles and honors. "In My Hands" reveals the intimate nature of Irene's character, depicting her as just a young girl with the audacity to defy evil. It is a powerful testament to the notion that protecting others can be as potent as dismantling cruelty. Prepare to be profoundly moved as you witness the indomitable human spirit triumph against all odds.

Join Irene Updyke on her mission to educate and empower future generations. By sharing her story, so often threatened by denial and misinformation, Irene aims to arm young minds with the knowledge that each of us possesses the ability to discern between good and evil. She tirelessly travels the country, speaking to eager audiences and igniting a spark of hope in those who were once the same age she was when the war ravaged her homeland. Don't miss out on the opportunity to hear Irene's powerful message firsthand and be inspired to make a difference in your own world.

Start your journey with "In My Hands: Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer" and immerse yourself in a tale of bravery that will stay with you long after you turn the final page. Uncover the untold stories of sacrifice, humanity, and the will to fight against oppression. Experience the true power of compassion and discover the lasting impact one individual can have on the course of history. Order your copy now and be a part of the legacy Irene Gut Updyke has left behind.

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