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hmwestfall's review against another edition
4.0
This book for me was equal parts inspiring and frustrating. Inspiring because it was an account of 1,000 refugees from WWII who came here to the United States in hopes of freedom and a better life. I was also inspired by Ruth Gruber and her tireless efforts for these people. What frustrated me through out the book was the endless political red tape that these refugees faced. That aspect shouldn't have been a surprise to me though. I would highly recommend reading this book.
matokah's review against another edition
4.0
So far so good, even if the author does name-drop a little too much for my taste. Will review once completely finished.
shlivernois's review
4.0
This was an amazing story and I'm very proud to say that the people in my neck of the woods, Northern New York, were the ones to welcome Jewish refugees into their city during World War II. I actually visited Fort Ontario, which served as their haven, this summer, and was so moved by the story--which I was not even aware of--that I picked up this book. For one, I am inspired by Ruth Gruber's bravery and passion as a young woman, venturing alone to help 1,000 Holocaust refugees take shelter here, then watching over them during their stay, and fighting for them to remain in America. Secondly, the refugees' story is heartbreaking, but still an inspirational story about the capacity of the human spirit to endure anything. I enjoyed Gruber's writing style, too. Very simple and straightforward, but emotional at the same time.
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