Esther Simpson
the true story of her mission to save scholars from hitler's persecution
- Paperback
448 pages
- Release Date
18 September 2023
Summary
Esther Simpson: The Unsung Heroine Who Saved a Generation of Scholars
The thousands of academic refugees Esther Simpson helped rescue are well remembered. But who was she, and why has history forgotten her?
This is the story of Esther Simpson, a remarkable woman history has largely forgotten, but whose selfless actions left an indelible mark on the cultural and intellectual landscape of the modern world.
Esther Simpson - Tess to her friends - devoted her life to rese…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472143235 |
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| ISBN-10: | 147214323X |
| Author: | John Eidinow |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Robinson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 448 |
| Release Date: | 18 September 2023 |
| Weight: | 600g |
| Dimensions: | 232mm x 152mm x 34mm |
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Critics Review
This is an extraordinary story of dedication and humanitarianism, superbly researched and clearly told. Eidinow tells numerous success stories, but doesn’t ignore the darker side … a story of generosity, humanity and enormous achievement’ – David Herman * Times Literary Supplement *
About The Author
John Eidinow
John Eidinow has published three books with his co-author David Edmonds, each describing knock-down, drag-out clashes between men of titanic gifts: Wittgenstein’s Poker (Random House), which was shortlisted for the Guardian First Book Award and translated into over thirty languages; Bobby Fischer Goes to War (Faber & Faber), which was long listed for the Samuel Johnson prize; and Rousseau’s Dog (Faber & Faber).
Eidinow was a presenter and interviewer for BBC Radio 4 and World Service, working in news and current affairs, and making documentaries on historical and contemporary issues.
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