“Suzanne Toren’s respectful reading allows the horror of the Holocaust to emanate from the compelling story…Toren skillfully portrays the fear and revulsion expressed by Antonina in her diary and creates convincing accents for the many Polish characters.”

“Suzanne Toren deftly reads this account of Jan and Antonina Zabinski…This audio version, brilliantly set and realized and deeply compelling, offers a significant example of courage under fire. The book has also been made into a film.”

“Ackerman…makes beautiful work of harrowing tales of [her characters’] determination to keep souls alive, in the actual and metaphorical sense both.”

“A true story—of human empathy and its opposite—that is simultaneously grave and exuberant, wise and playful.”

“Fresh and compelling…Ackerman has succeeded in a vivid, cinematically written book that’s bound to find its way to the screen.”

“An inspiring read…may join Schindler's List and Hotel Rwanda as popular accounts of heroism in the face of genocide.”

“This suspenseful, beautifully crafted story deserves a wide readership.”

“An exemplary work of scholarship…Ackerman’s affecting telling of the heroic Zabinskis’ dramatic story illuminates the profound connection between humankind and nature and celebrates life’s beauty, mystery, and tenacity.”

“Ackerman has done an invaluable service in bringing a little-known story of heroism and compassion to light. Highly recommended.”