The Light of Days Young Readers’ Edition

The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler's Ghettos

By: Judy Batalion

Narrated by: Carlotta Brentan

This young readers’ edition tells the remarkable story, largely forgotten until now, of the young Jewish women who became resistance fighters against the Nazis during World War II. It has already been optioned by Steven Spielberg for a major motion picture.

As their communities were being destroyed, groups of Jewish women and teenage girls across Poland began transforming Jewish youth groups into resistance factions. These “ghetto girls” helped build systems of underground bunkers, paid off the Gestapo, and bombed German train lines.

At the center of the book is eighteen-year-old Renia Kukielka, who traveled across her war-torn country as a weapons smuggler and messenger. Other women who joined the cause served as armed fighters, spies, and saboteurs, all risking their lives for their missions.

Never before chronicled in full, this is the incredible account of the strong Jewish women who fought back against the seemingly unstoppable Nazi regime. It follows the women through arrests, internment, and for a lucky few, into the late 20th century and beyond.

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

Not a story....

I bought this thinking it was a historical fiction story. It's not. It's basically reading through a journal. I tried to return as I'm a premium member..NOPE. Because I purchased the book with money and not credits, I can't return. I also didn't realize I purchased the "young reader" edition. So yep, I messed up. I love audible but it sucks I can't fix a mistake.

Heart breaking

An important part of Holocaust history. Very vivid. Not easy to read because of the horrific content, but I could read it in small sections over time.