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Being of Dutch origin myself, I found Mark's book fascinating because I wanted to know just what it was that separated the rescuers from their peers and why they would risk their lives and families to save a few people. To see the thread of similarity in the lives of those who rescued regardless of their diverse backgrounds and lifeviews was very insightful to me and challenging as well. What drove these people to do what they did at such a great cost? Mark takes us into the lives of 10 rescuers so we can see just what it was that made them different enough to make a difference.
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Being of Dutch origin myself, I found Mark's book fascinating because I wanted to know just what it was that separated the rescuers from their peers and why they would risk their lives and families to save a few people. To see the thread of similarity in the lives of those who rescued regardless of their diverse backgrounds and lifeviews was very insightful to me and challenging as well. What drove these people to do what they did at such a great cost? Mark takes us into the lives of 10 rescuers so we can see just what it was that made them different enough to make a difference.(1 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)