About the Book

In 1941, after witnessing the execution of their parents and two siblings in Nazi-occupied Belarus, Tuvia, Asael and Zus Bielski fled into the forest. The brothers sent word that any Jews who made it to the woods would find a safe haven there, and ultimately assembled a community of more than 1200 people that featured its own temple, general store, and even a theater. For two and a half years at the height of World War II, they successfully evaded the Germans.

Dramatic, heart-felt and beautifully told, The Bielski Brothers is a fascinating look at a long forgotten chapter in the history of World War II partisans, and a magnificent testament to the strength and the courage of three individuals in the face of the Holocaust’s terrible and utter annihilation.

Peter Duffy, a freelance journalist, has worked for the New York Times, the New York Post, Newsday and many other publications, and has won ten national and regional writing awards. He lives in New York City with his wife and daughter.

“The Bielski Brothers reads like an action novel ... fast-paced and deeply moving ... Inspiring in its representation of the heroism of ordinary people.” — Washington Post

Critical Praise

“Captivating...a welcome story of bold, determined, and successful resistance....[An] unjustly neglected story.” — San Francisco Chronicle

“As amazing as Schindler’s List.” — People

“This remarkable story would make a terrific movie…. A story about heroes, and Duffy does a masterful job.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Fast-paced and deeply moving...inspiring in its representation of the heroism of ordinary people.” — Washington Post

“An engrossing, inspiring narrative ... of an incredible victory amid an immeasurable tragedy.” — Dallas Morning News

“A haunting book...with the grip of good fiction and the punch of hard truth.” — Chicago Tribune

“An extraordinary story of resistance.” — The Spectator

“Powerful! The strength of the human spirt shines on in [this] beautifully written book.” — Paula Zahn, CNN Live from the Headlines

“Remarkable [and] surprising ... Duffy’s book is a gripping and overdue tribute to the brothers’ resourcefulness and courage.” — London Times

“A fascinating story!” — The Economist

“[A] dramatic and heartfelt story of unbelievable courage in the face of unspeakable adversity.” — PW Daily

“Uplifting....A powerful recounting of a little-known story.” — Kirkus Reviews

“A wildly daring, untold tale of resistance .... inspiring and harrowing.” — Jewish Bulletin

“An exciting, well-paced story about honor, courage and duty. An inspiration.” — Howard Blum, author of THE BRIGADE

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Product Details

• ISBN: 9780060935535
• ISBN 10: 0060935537
• Imprint: Harper Perennial
• On Sale: 06/15/2004
• Trimsize: 5.310 in (w) x 8.000 in (h) x 0.760 in (d)
• Pages: 336
• List Price: $17.99
• BISAC1 : HISTORY / Jewish
• BISAC2 : HISTORY / Military / World War II
• BISAC3 : HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century
• BISAC4 : HISTORY / Holocaust