The Zookeeper's Wife: An unforgettable true story, now a major film
May 2013 · Hachette UK
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In war-torn Warsaw, a zookeeper and his wife refuse to surrender...
Now a major motion picture starring Jessica Chastain and Daniel Brühl, Diane Ackerman's The Zookeeper's Wife is based on a remarkable true story of bravery and sanctuary during World War II. Perfect for fans of Lion and Hidden Figures.
'I can't imagine a better story or storyteller. The Zookeeper's Wife will touch every nerve you have' -Jonathan Safran Foer, author of Everything is Illuminated
When Germany invades Poland, Luftwaffe bombers devastate Warsaw and the city's zoo along with it. With most of their animals killed, or stolen away to Berlin, zookeepers Jan and Antonina Zabinski begin smuggling Jews into the empty cages.
As the war escalates Jan becomes increasingly involved in the anti-Nazi resistance. Ammunition is buried in the elephant enclosure and explosives stored in the animal hospital. Plans are prepared for what will become the Warsaw uprising. Through the ever-present fear of discovery, Antonina must keep her unusual household afloat, caring for both its human and animal inhabitants - otters, a badger, hyena pups, lynxes - as Europe crumbles around them.
Written with the narrative drive and emotional punch of a novel, The Zookeeper's Wife is a remarkable true story. It shows us the human and personal impact of war - of life in the Warsaw Ghetto, of fighting in the anti-Nazi resistance. But more than anything it is a story of decency and sacrifice triumphing over terror and oppression.
What readers are saying about The Zookeeper's Wife:
'Beautifully and sensitively written - a must read'
'An adventure that inspires'
'Both horrifying and endearing on a scale I've not experienced in years'
'A story that will haunt you forever'
'Haunting, life affirming, sad, and inspiring'
Now a major motion picture starring Jessica Chastain and Daniel Brühl, Diane Ackerman's The Zookeeper's Wife is based on a remarkable true story of bravery and sanctuary during World War II. Perfect for fans of Lion and Hidden Figures.
'I can't imagine a better story or storyteller. The Zookeeper's Wife will touch every nerve you have' -Jonathan Safran Foer, author of Everything is Illuminated
When Germany invades Poland, Luftwaffe bombers devastate Warsaw and the city's zoo along with it. With most of their animals killed, or stolen away to Berlin, zookeepers Jan and Antonina Zabinski begin smuggling Jews into the empty cages.
As the war escalates Jan becomes increasingly involved in the anti-Nazi resistance. Ammunition is buried in the elephant enclosure and explosives stored in the animal hospital. Plans are prepared for what will become the Warsaw uprising. Through the ever-present fear of discovery, Antonina must keep her unusual household afloat, caring for both its human and animal inhabitants - otters, a badger, hyena pups, lynxes - as Europe crumbles around them.
Written with the narrative drive and emotional punch of a novel, The Zookeeper's Wife is a remarkable true story. It shows us the human and personal impact of war - of life in the Warsaw Ghetto, of fighting in the anti-Nazi resistance. But more than anything it is a story of decency and sacrifice triumphing over terror and oppression.
What readers are saying about The Zookeeper's Wife:
'Beautifully and sensitively written - a must read'
'An adventure that inspires'
'Both horrifying and endearing on a scale I've not experienced in years'
'A story that will haunt you forever'
'Haunting, life affirming, sad, and inspiring'
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3.7
18 reviews
Renee BeepsNBeeps
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August 28, 2017
Amazing detail about the evil secrets told only by those whom lived through the holocaust. Some just prayed to make it. Many, many just did not. A rare few set out to even up the odds and risk death to shelter as many jews without its refreshing that this book does not pretend to look yhe other way - so neither should we.
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Kate M
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October 10, 2017
There's a great story in here but this book is not written to be a page turner. The writer has given a lot of detail on the background of lesser-known historical figures and also zoology. It's not what I was expecting and can be a boring read at times (I skipped a lot), that said it's an important story that needs to be told.
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About the author
Diane Ackerman is the acclaimed and bestselling writer of a number of non-fiction books about the natural world, including A Natural History of the Senses.
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