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The true story of how 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 Żabiński began smuggling Jews into empty cages. Another dozen "guests" hid inside the Żabińskis' villa, emerging after dark for dinner, socializing, and, during rare moments of calm, piano concerts....
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PLEASE NOTE: This is a companion to Diane Ackerman's The Zookeeper's Wife and NOT the original book.
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The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story (2007) by Diane Ackerman is the strange but true tale of a couple who took advantage of their unique situation living in a bombed-out zoo to hide some 300 Jews from the Nazis who terrorized Warsaw during World War II. As active members of the resistance, Jan and Antonina Zabinski used the abandoned zoo grounds...
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Summary, Analysis, and Review of Diane Ackerman's The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story PLEASE NOTE: This is a key takeaways and analysis of the book and NOT the original book. Start Publishing Notes' Summary, Analysis, and Review of Diane Ackerman's The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story includes a summary of the book, review, analysis & key takeaways, and a detailed About the Author section. Preview: The Zookeeper's Wife is the story of Antonina Zabinski,...
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So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Zookeeper's Wife tells you what you need to know-before or after you read Diane Ackerman's book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of The Zookeeper's Wife includes: Historical context; Chapter-by-chapter overviews; Profiles of the main characters; Detailed timeline...
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