The Zookeeper's Wife is the true story of the Polish couple, Jan and Antonina Zabinski, who hid more than 300 Jewish refugees in the Warsaw Zoo during World War II. It's a tale of people, animals, transcendence, and subversive acts of compassion.” According to Diane Ackerman’s personal website, she explains what she meant for the reader to understand about her book, “ The Zookeeper's Wife is about one of the most successful hideouts of World War II. My thesis statement is as follows t hroughout the book, the Zabinskis show how fragile human life is through the depiction of animal culture in the Warsaw Zoo and the different ways in which people learned to survive the German occupation of Poland. The couple raises their son among a variety of animals while hiding Jews over the years in animal cages and involving themselves with the underground of the Ghetto. The Zookeeper’s Wife is about a couple in Poland during the years of the German invasion that save over 300 Jews lives by hiding them throughout the Polish Zoo in which they were directors. The extent of my knowledge of German/European history is that of which we have learned this quarter, basic overview from previous classes, personal family connections, and lastly just personal interest in historical films/documentaries about the Holocaust. In October I begin my MBA in International Business at the American University of London. The Jews are God's Chosen People and His people are Eternal.My major is Communication with a minor in History I am a graduating senior with an interest in International Business and Mass Media Communication. Enduring the emotional and physical pain in the midst of facing death and extinction, we see miracles, time and time again. In the face of evil, love can remain by sheer will and as Antonina found, by choice. A testament to finding affection and humor under horrific life circumstances. The Zabinski's live on in the generations of survivors human and animal. If you have a heart, it will soar and be shattered in the same breath. The Jews are God's Chose The Case For Humanity In the Midst Of Horror
The Case For Humanity In the Midst Of Horror If you have a heart, it will soar and be shattered in the same breath. The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction. The Zookeeper’s Wife is a testament to the bravery of those who resisted tyranny through radical compassion.
The heroic couple hid more than three hundred fugitives in their home and in the empty animal cages of the Warsaw Zoo.ĭiane Ackerman vividly evokes the extreme brutality and heroism that defined WWII-era Poland. The Zookeeper’s Wife is the story of two unsung heroes of World War II: Jan and Antonina Żabiński, Polish zookeepers who risked their lives to rescue Jews from death at the hands of the Nazis. This short summary and analysis of The Zookeeper’s Wife includes: Historical context Chapter-by-chapter overviews Profiles of the main characters Detailed timeline of key events Important quotes Fascinating trivia Glossary of terms Supporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work About The Zookeeper’s Wife: A War Story by Diane Ackerman: So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Zookeeper’s Wife tells you what you need to know-before or after you read Diane Ackerman’s book.Ĭrafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.