The Medallion

By: Cathy Gohlke

Narrated by: Stina Nielsen

Length: 14 hrs and 47 mins

Publisher's summary

For fans of best-selling World War II fiction like Sarah's Key and The Nightingale comes an illuminating tale of courage, sacrifice, and survival, about two couples whose lives are ravaged by Hitler's mad war yet eventually redeemed through the fate of one little girl.

Seemingly overnight, the German blitzkrieg of Warsaw in 1939 turns its streets to a war zone and shatters the life of each citizen - Polish, Jewish, or otherwise. Sophie Kumiega, a British bride working in the city's library, awaits news of her husband, Janek, recently deployed with the Polish Air Force. Though Sophie is determined that she and the baby in her womb will stay safe, the days ahead will draw her into the plight of those around her, compelling her to help, whatever the danger.

Rosa and Itzhak Dunovich never imagined they would welcome their longed-for first child in the Jewish ghetto, or that they would let anything tear their family apart. But as daily atrocities intensify, Rosa soon faces a terrifying reality: to save their daughter's life, she must send her into hiding. Her only hope of finding her after the war - if any of them survive - is a medallion she cuts in half and places around her neck.

Inspired by true events of Poland's darkest days and brightest heroes, The Medallion paints a stunning portrait of war and its aftermath, daring us to believe that when all seems lost, God can make a way forward.

©2019 Cathy Gohlke (P)2019 Recorded Books

Great book. Couldn’t stop listening.

I’ve read so many WWII fiction books and this is at the top of my list as one of the best. It kept me captivated throughout the entire book. Heartbreaking and thought provoking.

Excellent

Riveting! The details made imagining WWII so much easier,especially what life as a Jew was like in its rawest form.

True. Moving.

This book, like her others is not easy to read. But it’s good. So much of this book really happened. It seems impossible, but it happened. I pray it never happens again. If it does, I hope God gives me the ability and strength to do whatever he leads me to do.

Beautiful story!!

This was a wonderful book! I took a chance on this novel simply because it was recommended to me based on my other purchases in the kindle store. I’m very happy I chose to use one of my credits on this book because it had everything! Love, drama, history, heartbreak, faith, spirituality, etc! Also, the narration was very nice and easy to listen to. I finished it over a weekend! The story was so wonderful that I found it hard to put down. Try it; you won’t be sorry!

Inspired and Breathtaking

I would recommend this book to almost anyone (6th grade to adult). There is a depth to strike the heart of the reader with unexpected tenderness towards people astonishingly trampled by war. Cathy brings them to life and gives them storyline rich with details, rich with faith. I would expect no less from such a talented author!

extremely interesting story line

it is extremely interesting, but even more so to know it is based on a true story. I wish everyone would read this to understand priorities and keep things in perspective during modern chaos

Lest We Forget

The Medallion is a story that I won’t soon forget. True events inspired the author to write this book, as she explains at the end of the story. The Medallion is a tale of war, before, during and after. It is also a story of courage, sacrifice and love. The author relates the story through two couples torn apart in war torn Poland. For me the book started slowly but soon swept me into the lives of Sophie, Rosa and Itzhak. Several times throughout the book I was brought to tears. Stina Nielsen’s narration is well done, with the exception of her British accent. The Medallion is a credit well spent!

A masterpiece

I have read many novels about world war 2 and the treatment of the Jews but this one really captures the essence of the horrors but also the goodness of mankind. A novel about the struggle for redemption. I recommend it to everyone

worth a credit

This was a well written book. I like books that make me think - what would I do in this situation? Overall the narration was fine after I turned the speed on 1.5. I would recommend this book if you like historical fiction and WWII specifically.

Great book with truth laid down throughout.

This was a great story and loved the character development. Loved the real life hero’s used. A story told to keep us from forgetting what must not be forgotten.