“Full of real-life heroes . . . a stirring tribute to the courage of Jewish partisans. Grymes has written a stunning tale of resistance and bravery—a real page-turner.”
“A vivid, compelling, and unblinking account, beautifully researched and written. Grymes illustrates that Jews did not go ‘like sheep to the slaughter,’ but rather, fought back and exacted revenge. Highly recommended.”
“Award-winning author James A. Grymes honors both the resilience of one man and the strength of a people who refuse to be silenced.”
“A must read . . . a riveting story that needs to be heard to teach future generations. History buffs and Holocaust educators should add this well-researched account to their libraries.”
“An extremely important contribution to the history of the genocide that was conducted against the Jews . . . a deeply researched and essential account.”
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Partisan Song
A Holocaust Story of Resilience, Resistance, and Revenge
Prior to the Holocaust, Moshe Gildenman lived a simple life as a cultural leader in his hometown of Korets, Ukraine. But when the Nazis murdered 2,200 Jews in his peaceful community, including his wife and daughter, he vowed revenge.
Bearing only a revolver, five bullets, and a Yiddish songbook, Moshe escaped to the forest with his son, a nephew, and nine other Jews. Fighting under the alias Uncle Misha, the engineer devised a number of intricate missions for the small but fearless brigade that became known as Uncle Misha’s Jewish Group.
Operating in northern Ukraine under the leadership of their venerable and unlikely guerilla commander, this undaunted band of brothers and sisters raided storage depots, blew up trains, and attacked German garrisons. Even after the Nazis were driven out of Ukraine, Uncle Misha insisted on staying in the fight all the way to Berlin, until the last German was defeated.
The enthralling and profoundly moving story of Uncle Misha’s extraordinary paramilitary success resounds powerfully with the enduring camaraderie he forged around forest campfires and his unyielding dedication to avenging the murders of his loved ones, liberating his homeland, and keeping his people’s legacy alive.