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The Nazi Officer's Wife
- How One Jewish Woman Survived the Holocaust
- Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
- Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 07-22-05
- Language: English
- Publisher: Susan Dworkin
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $55.97
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She emerged in Munich as "Grete Denner". There she met Werner Vetter, a Nazi Party member who fell in love with her. Despite Edith's protests and even her eventual confession that she was Jewish, he married her and kept her identity secret.
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- Ella
- toronto,, Ontario, Canada
- 10-29-06
Thought Provoking
The story of Edith Hahn Beer is just one of thousands of stories of survival that came out of the holocaust. Each story is one of courage, intelligence and luck. Edith's story is no exception. She did everything she had to do to survive and we are all lucky enough to be able to learn and be inspired by the incredible actions of this woman. The narration was exceptional, Barbara Rosenblat really made Edith come to life. As you listen, you feel her fear and her pain. An excellent listen.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Catherine
- 02-05-06
An Amazing Story & Narration
I felt as if I was sitting across the table from Edith listening to her relive her story with all of its emotion, stress, and fear. I had read excellent reviews of the book and am so glad that I listened to it instead of read it. The narrator made each character's voice so true and unique. Each sigh and pause was perfect. I could hardly stop listening.
You will not be disappointed!
29 of 31 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Ira
- Jamaica Plain, MA, USA
- 10-25-05
Amazing, compelling story
This is one of those books that you wish would never, ever end. Narrated beautifully, you think the narrator is telling you a story just to you. Do yourself a favor: download this book. You'll thank me. (By the way, this is the only book I've downloaded that I felt compelled to review).
27 of 29 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Paul
- Highland Park, IL, USA
- 11-28-05
Stunning, Compelling
Here is the story of a young Jewish woman from Vienna who, by what might well be divine intervention, survives the Holocaust as a "U-Boat," a term the author describes as living openly in Nazi-occupied Europe with no one knowing you're Jewish. She marries a German officer and Nazi party member. She survives the war, but this is still a life filled with very sad, and indeed tragic events. A compelling read: Once you start this audio book, you won't want to pause or stop it.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Autumn
- Marina, CA, United States
- 09-15-08
entertaining
This was worth every penny. An excellent story of bravery and survival. If you like this, you might also like Flory- a tale of another young woman who survives the brutality of the Nazi regime. Audible also sells this title.
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
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- Sara
- 09-18-13
An interesting perspective
Any additional comments?
I felt engaged by this book as I listened but I was left with a sense of sadness when the story was over. Survival at any cost is hard to do and very hard to hear about.
36 of 41 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Wolfpacker
- Fort Mill, SC
- 02-04-08
Should Be Read By More People
This is a fascinating story that reminds me of a good spy thriller. However, it is a true story and gives a unique perspective on the world for those that lived inside the Nazi empire, particularly what it was like for a Jew in Austria. Highly recommended.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Roberta
- Eagle, ID, USA
- 12-11-05
A must listen!
An incredible story that explores the complex nature of people who live with in times of chaos and confusion. No stereotypes here, but a true telling of people and how they manage through the war. One of the very best audible selections that I've listened to.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Rachel
- United States
- 09-29-05
Must read
Wonderful read. What a brave women Edith was!!!!She is truely one of the unspoken heros of her day. We need books like this so we remember.
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Rose Campbell
- Nampa ID
- 04-22-08
Perfect
Great book, made even better by the amazingly talented narrator. It is difficult to remember it is not the author herself narrating.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- J NEILL
- 02-11-07
A riveting Story
Listed to this whilst travelling from Cumbria to a GP Practice in East London and the journey just few buy. That the story is true just makes the story the more incredible. As you get to know the characters and see Nazi Germany from a frightened housewife?s point of view you get perspective. Not every one in the story is bad, and many are not good at all, but they are all so real and so ordinary. You see the risk, the helpless endurance when all around you hate. You see how bad things can get and how grateful we can all be for the simple safety of our homes. It left me wondering if in the end, I could have come through what she came through with as much dignity and humanity. It also on a personal level, without getting all weird about it, made me reflect on suffering. How in the end it?s so individual. Millions might be suffering, but its millions of individuals just like you and I.
I have hundreds of Audible books now as I have been a member since only Audible.Com existed, and this is still one of my favourite listens.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- CP
- 03-02-11
A fantastic story of courage
This is my first purchase on Audible. I am delighted that, by chance, I found this amazing book, beautifully and powerfully written, and brilliantly narrated. The characters come completely to life. It's hard to believe that someone had the courage to survive such an ordeal, yet it is also full of hope. I can't recommend it highly enough.
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- Amanda
- 03-22-12
Enthralling
A fascinating account of how one Jewish woman survived the war in Nazi Germany, with the help of friends and false papers and sheer determination, ending up married to a Nazi officer. It was marvellous to learn more about those people who were prepared to help rather than look the other way. Her life was very hard and she must have been on a knife edge every single day but there is still humour there and an immense amount of courage.
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- Rebecca
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Listen to this to believe it...astonishing.
What an amazing story. It unfolds slowly but the tension keeps building until it starts to feel like fiction. Such details of the buildup of the Nazi terror and killing machine seen experienced by Austrian citizens I had never realized, vividly brought to life.
I have just spent (July 2013) a few days in Vienna where the tour guides don't even mention the war (except how draconian the Versailles Treaty from WWI was). No mention of the Holocaust. I couldn't believe it. So stories like this one need to be told and need to be heard. The narrator used many authentic voices - keeping me enthralled.
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- K.M. HARDLEY
- 02-15-09
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- Ms. Laura Mercier
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Wonderful
This is an amazing book - I've been hooked on it since the beginning. Wonderfully written and beautifully read. Edith is such an amazing women - full of strength and courage.
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- Susan
- 01-26-09
What a fab book
This book was really great to listen to. It allows you to try and imaginge what it must of been like for Jews during the was.It was also nail biting stuff on several occassions. A definate must have.
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- S I.
- 08-18-18
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- Catriona
- 04-21-18
I highly recommend this book.
This book gave me new insights about the war and about how some Jewish people managed to survive at that time.
A very captivating story and excellent narration.
Makes me feel very fortunate and appreciative of the freedom my family and I have in our lives.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Claudia
- 07-29-16
An Extraordinary Journey
The Nazi Officer's wife is an extraordinary journey into the Holocaust experience. It is honest, heartwarming, forthright, and immensely entertaining. I thoroughly recommend it
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Ally
- 05-22-16
Terrific
I really enjoyed listening to this audio. Wonderful expressive narrator and riveting storyline. Highly recommended!
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