Two Wheels to Freedom

“A story within an ocean of stories that need to be heard. Magida has graced readers with an opportunity to encounter a truly remarkable person—a person worth modeling after. Schonhaus’s is not a story of survival. It is so much more than that.” – The Epoch Times“A rarity in Holocaust literature, an uplifting, inspiring story of a young man taking his fate into his own hands. A grand tale of adventure while still being grounded in careful historical detail with a vivid cast of characters.” – New York Journal of Books“A Jewish art student trapped in Berlin during WWII maintains a brazen, outgoing social life while secretly combating the Nazi regime in this surprising and propulsive tale. In Magida’s winsome portrait, Schönhaus’s indomitable spirit and absolute calm under astonishing pressure make for riveting reading. It’s unputdownable.” – Publishers Weekly (starred review)“This surprisingly breezy tale of a young man’s flying under the Nazi radar in Berlin belies the peril facing Jews during the war. Prolific author Magid fashions an incredible tale of derring-do in defiance of the murderous Nazis. An amazing story that would seem unlikely if it were not so well documented.”  – Kirkus Reviews“Two Wheels to Freedom provides a riveting account of a young Jewish man living in Adolf Hitler’s Berlin. It is a story as inspiring as it is astonishing—a uplifting testament to the human capacity for survival and triumph even in the darkest of times.” – Timothy W. Ryback, author of Takeover: Hitler’s Final Rise to PowerPraise for Arthur Magida “Noor Inayat Khan is a woman for our age: a true heroine who faced down evil when she saw it and sacrificed her life for the cause of freedom. Arthur J. Magida’s biography is both a thrilling spy story and a moving portrait of her courage.” * Amanda Foreman, author of A World on Fire *“An intimate and compelling portrait of the most extraordinary undercover agent of World War II. Noor Inayat Khan’s story is one of courage, heroism, and tragedy: Magida’s fascinating biography delves deep into the life of this devout Sufi woman whose moral imperative was to fight fascism at all costs—even if that meant putting herself in mortal danger.” * Giles Milton, author of Soldier, Sailor, Frogman, Spy *“Vivid and engaging.” * Library Journal *“What a story this is. Magida tells it very well.” * Jon M. Sweeney, America Magazine *“A missing chapter of the annals of World War II.  Magida highlights the still underappreciated role women played in defeating Hitler. A rare and rich treat!” *  Kati Marton, author of True Believer *

Arthur J. Magida has been nominated for a Pulitzer and won multiple awards. His last two books—Code Name Madeleine and The Nazi Séance—are optioned for films. He’s been a contributing correspondent to PBS’s Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, senior editor of the *Baltimore Jewish Time*s, and editorial director for Jewish Lights Publishing. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland.