The bielski brothers by peter duffy harpercollins

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 i