The Children Of Willesden Lane, 9780446690270
Paperback
In this work, famed concert pianist Mona Golabek shares the inspirational true story of her mother’s escape from pre-World War 2 Vienna to an orphanage in London.

The Children Of Willesden Lane

a memoir of music, love and survival

  • Paperback

    288 pages

  • Release Date

    31 December 2000

Summary

Based on the true story of her mother, Mona Golabek describes the inspirational story of Lisa Jura Golabek’s escape from Nazi-controlled Austria to England on the famed Kindertransport. Lisa Jura is the only one of 3 sisters to receive the chance of a way out of Austria as her family chooses to send her to London, where she will be able to pursue her dreams of becoming a concert pianist. Separated from her beloved family she bravely endures the trip and a disastrous posting outside London b…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780446690270
ISBN-10:0446690279
Author:Mona Golabek, Lee Cohen
Publisher:Little, Brown & Company
Imprint:Little, Brown & Company
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:288
Release Date:31 December 2000
Weight:260g
Dimensions:210mm x 139mm x 20mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

”“Uplifting…vivid.”– Publishers Weekly

’ A tale of one young woman’s courage… hopeful, personal and true’ Los Angeles Times

About The Author

Mona Golabek

Both Mona and her sister Renee began piano lessons at a very early age. They both went on to become concert pianists and have performed and recorded all over the world. Mona now hosts a popular radio show in the US and tours the country to play and speak about her experiences.

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