The Nazi's established a program called “The Lebensborn.” Their agenda, to genetically engineer perfect Aryan children.
In 1935, the Nazi's established a program called “The Lebensborn.”
Their agenda, to genetically engineer perfect Aryan children.
These children were to be the new master race, once Hitler had cleared all undesirable elements out of Europe. Within a year the first institution was built.
The year is 1943....
The forests of Munich are crawling with danger under the rule of "The Third Reich," but in order to save the life of her unborn child Petra Jorgenson must escape from the Lebensborn Institute. Alone, seven months pregnant, and penniless avoiding the watchful eyes of the armed guards in the overhead tower, she waits until the dead of night. Then, Petra climbs under the flesh shredding barbed wire that surrounds the institute and at the risk of being captured and murdered she runs headlong into the terrifying desolate woods.
Even during one of the darkest periods in the history of mankind, when horrific acts of cruelty became commonplace and Germany seemed to have gone crazy following the direction of a madman, unexpected heroes came to light. And although there were those who would try to destroy it, true love would prevail. Here, in this lost land ruled by human monsters, Petra will learn that even when one faces what appears to be the end of the world if one looks hard enough one will find that there is always "A Flicker Of Light."
Professional Reviews
A great book
Roberta Kagan is rapidly becoming one of my favorite authors. She uses fictional characters to portray a worse than horrific time in our history, yet shows that love and humanity is strong enough to overcome all odds. A good book that is well worth the read. May we never forget the Holocaust or let history repeat itself, but may we always remember the lessons learned.
stars Terrific story
Excellent book...exciting..could not put it down..great author..read her other books as well..and enjoyed them ..hope she continues to write more.
very touching
It is hard to understand the holocaust let alone personalize the experience. The author managed to do that in this novel.
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