Why did Deb go into the Compound!
What is on the Microdisk?
From the author:
Readers are wondering why Deb goes into such a dangerous place. As you read in behind-the-scene Microdrive, you'll find Deb has a big heart and cares about the families out there. While Deb is fictional, the woman who inspired the scene is very real.
Irena Spendler risked her life over and over during World War II. She entered the Warsaw Ghetto over and over in order to sneak out 2,500 + children past armed guards. Later, the Gestapo tortured this 4'11" woman in an effort to get the list of names of the children and where they were sent. Despite agonizing pain, she never betrayed the families she hoped to one day reunite.
She's an amazing woman, and I hope you take time to read more about her after you read Microdrive.
Readers are wondering why Deb goes into such a dangerous place. As you read in behind-the-scene Microdrive, you'll find Deb has a big heart and cares about the families out there. While Deb is fictional, the woman who inspired the scene is very real.
Irena Spendler risked her life over and over during World War II. She entered the Warsaw Ghetto over and over in order to sneak out 2,500 + children past armed guards. Later, the Gestapo tortured this 4'11" woman in an effort to get the list of names of the children and where they were sent. Despite agonizing pain, she never betrayed the families she hoped to one day reunite.
She's an amazing woman, and I hope you take time to read more about her after you read Microdrive.
Irena Spendler, photo credit and article to: https://www.chabad.org/theJewishWoman/article_cdo/aid/939081/jewish/Irena-Sendler.htm
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Irena wrote: “My parents taught me that if a man is drowning, it is irrelevant what is his religion or nationality. One must help him.” That heritage helped her save over 2,500 children from the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II. |
