really well done

I thought it was a very well written book this was the first time I listened to it I saw the movie years ago I'm half-jewish and always think about what it would be like back then all the poor innocent babies children women and men that had to deal with that. everybody should listen to this book should be mandatory about what's good there is in the world and bad.

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Hard to listen to but very well done

This is a story that is very emotional if you have any level of empathy. It is so well written and relays it’s information as a documentary with wonderful narration. To understand the cruelty and compassion of human nature I can think of very few stories to compare. It will take me a while before I’m ready to listen a second time but it certainly is one of the best written stories I have listen to.

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Incredible!

Many places hard to read, but everyone who can, should read this brilliantly rendered true story.

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Great Work, But Reads Like a Biography

I'll be the first to admit, I wasn't sure what I was getting here. For some reason I thought this was a novel, probably because it was under the classic/ world literature section. Honestly, it should be under the biography section. That way the reader knows what he or she is getting. And being a lover of nonfiction, that is fine. Make no mistake, this is a biography of Oskar Schindler and his work during World War II. Although not officially a biography because the information comes from Schindler Jews, making it an unofficial biography. Or so it would seem.

Humphrey Bower is an excellent narrator, capturing the meaning and feel of the story. All in all, it's a great read. And one that will need to be reread to fully grasp all the intricacies. If one doesn't pay attention it's very easy to get a little lost.

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Amazing

If you have not already seen the movie and are unfamiliar with the story you must read this book! The narration is exquisite and the story is heart rending.

Another book that's better than the movie

While the movie is clearly one of the better movies ever (12 Oscar nominations - winning 7), the book paints a much clearer picture of who Oskar Schindler was and what he did to deliver over a 1,000 Jews through the challenges presented to Jews in Poland during WWII.

This is one of the most moving books I've read.

A Must Read for All

This book is exquisitely written and beautifully read. The author has a gift for telling this profound story of suffering and rescue. It’s a must read for all. The story of the Holocaust and those who risked their lives to save the Jews is one that must not be forgotten, or re-written.

Fascinating

I always feel that truth is better than fiction and this book certainly proves that!

Life Changing.

We should all, in our lives, aspire to have at least half the courage Oskar Schindler had amidst great evil. An incredible read that takes you on a journey in the darkest depths of humanity while highlighting the power of one person’s bravery and courage!

Great listen.

Good narration and great book. This, like the movie, is a heart wrenching story that shows both sides of Oskar’s story.