Mila 18

De: Leon Uris

Narrado por: David deVries

It was a time of crisis, a time of tragedy - and a time of transcendent courage and determination. Leon Uris’s blazing novel is set in the midst of the ghetto uprising that defied Nazi tyranny, as the Jews of Warsaw boldly met Wehrmacht tanks with homemade weapons and bare fists. Here, painted on a canvas as broad as its subject matter, is the compelling story of one of the most heroic struggles of modern times.

©1961 Leon M. Uris (P)2018 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

An Amazing Story.

Too bad that the world can be such an awful place that this amazing story of courage and perserverance even has to be told (albeit through fictionalized characters). Yet, the worst in some people always seems to bring out the greatness in others. So very sad that the world has all but forgotten both the Nazi's hideous destruction of the Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto and the heroic effort of the Jews to stop tyranny while the rest of the world silently looked on and chose to wilfully ignore what was happening until the end of the war. As has been said, those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it. Therefore, it is no surprise to see the rise again in Europe of the way too far right and it's associated anti-Semitism. For this reason alone books like this one from Leon Uris, as well as his Exodus should be assigned reading in all middle school classes throughout the world; but especially in Europe where they just never seem to learn.

courage personified

Those who find such fault in society should read this story of suffering and courage

story incredible! narration awesome!

wow! what a story! loved everything about it (except what the Germans did to the Jews!)

Fantastic

It is important to read and study the history and historical fiction of WWII. We MUST NEVER forget how humanity fought evil fir freedom and dignity.

Brilliance in its truest form

When you feel the pain of the characters, you know the writing is superb . It’s the pain brought upon the Jews by the nazis that tear at the readers heart, and the fear that mankind can possess such evil inclinations.

fascism and it's consequences of hate.

A praise of the Holocaust victims, their struggle to survive and to resist the actions of the fascist birds, and the complicit indifference of others.

Mila 19 - WOW!

I have read the story of the Warsaw Resistance from journals and letters ("Words to Outlive Us: Voices From the Warsaw Ghetto") and many, many 1st-hand memoires, but in Mila 18 Leon Uris gripped me thoroughly once again, drew me into the hideaways, bunkers, rubble, and yes--the sewers--with the brave ones, the frightened and desperate ones. As I drove, walked, worked, listened, I found myself cheering out loud, whooping, and weeping. The narrator just might well be the best I've listened to yet. He made even the sound effects come alive. Read this! You won't be bored and you won't be sorry. But you might be forever changed.

Masterpiece

A compelling story, my first introduction to the Holocaust when I was in high school. 40 years and thousands of books later, this one has stood the test of time as one that has stayed with me. What a pleasure to reread it as an adult. Highly highly recommend.

Extraordinary! A must read for everyone.

With our own country on the brink of war in Russia, all people of conscience need to read this book.

Astoundingly good

I’m a new Uris groupie. I’ve read Exodus and The Han. Started QB III . But this one is simply stunning. I was riveted. I bought audible and kindle versions so I could keep reading / listening throughout the day. Just like the Exodus & The Haj I’m now vested in these characters. Andrè … I will miss you until I read / listen to this again!