A Place to Hide

by Ronald H. Balson

Book Overview

From the winner of the National Jewish Book Award

Theodore "Teddy" Hartigan is the scion of a wealthy Washington, D.C. family who place him into a comfortable job at the State Department and a placid diplomat's career. In 1938, as Hitler's inexorable rise continues, Teddy is re-assigned to the US Consulate in Amsterdam to replace fleeing staff.

Teddy's job is to process visa applications, and by 1939, refugees from Nazi-conquered...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1250282489
• ISBN13: 9781250282484
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

4 stars

A PLACE TO HIDE by Ronald H. Balson This was a *very* detailed account of the events leading up to WWII, from the perspective of a US Consulate official. Theodore “Teddy” Hartigan’s story gives a glimpse into late-1930s Netherlands, when rules, edicts were slowly introduced then enforced that discriminated against the Jewish population. This book attempts to answer the question often asked regarding WWII — How could they let it happen? However, in doing so, some of the passages felt too textbook-y. It’s also hard to believe Teddy would be able to recount exact dates, details and conversations so clearly given the circumstances. Overall, a well researched and educational story of friendship and family, politics and morality, courage and resistance. Also, a reminder to not let history repeat itself. Rating: 4/5⭐️ Pub Date: September 17, 2024 **ARC courtesy of StMartinsPress & Goodreads giveaway.