Description
Book SynopsisTells the story of the Unitarian Service Committee, an organization of Americans who rescued European refugees during World War II.
Trade Review"A fascinating book. . . . In this true-life tale of intrigue, danger, courage, and dedication the reader will encounter the names of many eminent people whose lives were saved by the USC."—Marcia Weiss Posner,
Jewish Book World"Complementing recent historiography concentrated on the actions of relief workers in Displaced Person Camps after the war,
Rescue & Flight is valuable, focused research on the important and relatively few efforts undertaken before and during the war to save lives."—Michal Shapira,
Journal of Interdisciplinary History"Subak delivers well her intent to carve a respectable place for these workers' legacy. It is a must-read for Unitarians and scholars of contemporary religious history and WWII. Professors can also include it in their recommended reading lists."—Mark Chung Hearn,
Religious Studies Review"This volume is not only a valuable contribution to Holocaust studies; with its blend of factual information, tensions, and intrigues, it is a fascinating read."—Suzanne Vromen,
Holocaust and Genocide StudiesTable of ContentsList of Illustrations
Preface
Introduction
1. Prague, 1939
2. Marseille and Lisbon, 1940
3. Lisbon and Marseille, 1940
4. Marseille, 1941
5. Marseille, 1942
6. Geneva, Lisbon, and Marseille, 1943
7. New York, Lisbon, Paris, and Prague, 1944-45
Conclusion
Afterword by William F. Schulz
Acknowledgments
Notes
Bibliography
Index
