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"The inspirational true story of how 22-year-old Henny Sinding courageously helped smuggle hundreds of Jewish families in occupied Denmark to safety in Sweden during the Holocaust"--Provided by publisher.

"Little Iris grew up with fashion and flair all around her-- from her grandparents' fabric collections to her parents' stylish boutiques. Exploring New York via the subway, she fell in love with the city's eccentric style as a young girl. As she grew into a young woman, she made it her business to bring fun, color, and flair to life--and to freely express herself. This . . . story of the designer and fashion icon [Iris Apfel] features a fact and photo section at the back"--Back cover.

The author shares his experience growing up in Poland during World War II, including his journey escaping the Holocaust, helping with the French Underground, and building his life back up in America after the war.

Tells of Prince Philip's childhood, his schooling, his marriage, and his royal duties.

Watercolors, sketches, and personal letters help chronicle the experiences Tracy Sugarman had while serving in World War II.

Recounts the experiences of the author who, as a young Polish girl, hid and saved Jews during the Holocaust.

James McBride shares the story of his mother's life and complicated racial identity which he only learned after becoming an adult. He tells of her infancy in Poland as the daughter of an Orthodox Jewish rabbi, her childhood in small-town Virginia, her move to Harlem at the age of eighteen, her marriage to an African-American man, her achievements as a wife and mother to twelve children, and her refusal to ever admit she is white.

James McBride chronicles his twelve-year journey to learn about his mother's past, describing her unhappy childhood, marriage, refusal to admit she was white, and creation of an all-black church in Harlem, and shares details of his own life and the challenges he faced coping with his family's secrets.