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Jacob's Courage: A Holocaust Love Story

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?Gut Wrenching and Heart Rending. At the end of the read one feels both hope and admiration for the human spirit.? Holocaust Center of Toledo?And I Cried? This book brings the Holocaust to life and evokes emotions not found in many history books. Weaving together a story of love, passion, horror, and history, Weinblatt left nothing out.? Sylvania (OH) Historical Society?A tender, coming of age tale. This book shows the critical roles that love, determination, and steadfast belief play toward battling one?s demons both physically and mentally. Jacob?s Courage is ultimately a tribute to the triumphant human spirit.? Jewish Book World?The reader sees events through the eyes of archetypal participants? a doctor forced to experiment on his own, a Sonderkommando and a hero.? The Association of Jewish Libraries?The author maintains a driving, relentless pace. Jacob and his beloved Rachael try to escape the madness of Nazi Germany while maintaining their humanity; in the end, the visionary protagonist comes to echo his Biblical counterpart who fled danger in his own country and saw a life-changing vision in his dreams.? The University of Toledo?Jacob?s Courage follows the young couple from the forced ghettos to the concentration camps and beyond, with several harrowing twists and turns that allow Weinblatt to illustrate the myriad tragedies Holocaust victims faced.? Toledo Free Press?The love story was beautiful and touching. This was such an emotional read. Weinblatt?s vivid descriptions of the time beautifully entwines with the love story. Jacob?s Courage is a powerful story of how love does conquer all. No matter how hard the times are, love and humanity never lose their power.? My Love Affair with Books?Weinblatt has painted a picture with words of the horrors of the holocaust. He has done so in a haunting and evocative way. Weinblatt has the talent to convey the terror of the Jews.? James E. Vigiletti, Attorney at Law.?You see hear and smell? Hitler?s Third Reich.? Ron

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