The Children of Freedom

by Marc Levy

Book Overview

A remarkable story of struggle and survival in World War II by France's No. 1 bestselling novelist

Early in 1942, two young brothers join a Resistance group. All the members of the group are young, most of their families came from elsewhere in Europe or North Africa and all of them are passionately committed to the freedom of France and Europe. They find they are not welcomed by other French groups and thus Brigade 35 is formed. For most...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0007274955
• ISBN13: 9780007274956
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Harper
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Compelling but oddly chilly

Based on the World War II experiences of the author's father and uncle, Children of Freedom is a riveting testament to the bravery of the young resistance fighters in France. The missions that they undertake almost defy belief--but then again, so do many of the horrors of the Nazi era. The final section of the book is particularly horrific and gripping. But the overall tone is curiously distancing, so that the appeal is more to the intellect than to the emotions. Some of this may be due to the English translation, which is a bit clumsy in places. On the whole, though, the book is a worthy ode to the heroes it depicts.