Summary:
The book recounts the remarkable efforts of the residents of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, a French village, who saved thousands of Jews from the Holocaust during World War II. It details the coordinated acts of resistance and humanitarianism by the villagers, who provided refuge and forged documents, defying the Vichy regime and Nazi occupiers.
Key points:
1. Resistance to Oppression: The book highlights the villagers of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon's defiance against the Nazis and Vichy government during WWII, emphasizing collective resistance and human empathy.
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