This is a most interesting book, a true story about a woman who saved many Jews during WW II, by hiding them in the Warsaw zoo. The stories of the animals, her husband and children, the many guests they had over the entire war well told, intense and lovely. Ackerman is a master of detail. The history of the appalling Jewish ghetto and the astounding Polish resistance is unfolded in equally grim detail. There are numerous anecdotes of encounters with the German army and officials and many narrow escapes. An essential book for readers interested in history and WW II.
I found the writing style a bit annoying at times but can't remember why at the moment.
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