Stumbling Stones

By: Bonnie Suchman

Narrated by: Dianne Jackson

"Alice knew that Selma sometimes felt judged by their mother and didn't always like it when Alice was praised and Selma was not. Alice glanced over at her sister, but Selma was smiling at Alice. In what Alice understood might be Selma's last act of generosity towards her sister, Selma was going to let Alice bask in the glow of Emma's pride toward her elder daughter. Then the three shared a hug, a hug that seemed to last forever."

Alice Heppenheimer, born into a prosperous German Jewish family around the turn of the twentieth century, comes of age at a time of growing opportunities for women.

So, when she turns 21 years old, she convinces her strict family to allow her to attend art school, and then pursues a career in women's fashion. Alice prospers in her career and settles into married life, but she could not anticipate a Nazi Germany, where simply being Jewish has become an existential threat.

Stumbling Stones is a novel based on the true story of a woman driven to achieve at a time of persecution and hatred, and who is reluctant to leave the only home she has ever known.

But as strong and resilient as Alice is, she now faces the ultimate challenge - will she and her husband be able to escape Nazi Germany or have they waited too long to leave?

©2024 Black Rose Writing (P)2024 Beacon Audiobooks

Good story

A good story and view of German himanity and its history. Tge narrator was not horrible. However, a German speaking accent would have been much better.

Beautiful Audiobook

This was a beautiful audiobook. Love the narrator's voice and loved the story. Highly recommend.

A moving tribute

I was so drawn into the story of this family, caught up in the madness and chaos of an evil regime. I was riveted by every chapter. Brilliantly written!

Great Story

This was a great story and beautifully narrated! We look forward to more from this author.

Love It

I love WW2 history! It was a very compelling story. Enjoyed the audio book. I really enjoyed Dianne's narrating.