I stumbled across this book after watching a bbc documentary about the female spies of wwii. Behind enemy lines behind enemy lines audiobook, by marthe cohn. Cohn was a french nurse who went behind german lines in wwii as a spy. Marthe cohn born april, 1920 in metz is a french author, nurse, former spy and holocaust survivor. Marthe, using her perfect german accent and blond hair to pose as a young german nurse who was desperately trying to obtain word of a fictional fiance, would slip behind enemy lines to retrieve inside information about nazi troop movements. The true story of a french jewish spy in nazi germany audio cd audiobook, cd, unabridged. Behind enemy lines by wendy holden goodreads share book. A california resident married to retired anesthesiologist dr.
Lucie aubrac, outwitting the gestapo, university of nebraska press november 1, 1994, isbn 9780803259232. Marthe cohn was a young jewish woman living just across the german border in france when hitler rose to power. Aug 08, 2014 french jewish spy and holocaust survivor marthe cohn shares her exploits behind enemy lines in nazi germany. The true story of a french jewish spy in nazi germany harmony books. World war ii spy marthe cohn, author of behind enemy lines. Behind enemy lines the amazing story of a woman who lived through one of the worst times in human history, losing family members to the nazis but surviving with her spirit and integrity intact. Behind enemy lines audiobook by marthe cohn, wendy holden.
Behind enemy lines is marthe cohns memoir of a time and place that has mesmerized the. The true story of a french jewish spy in nazi germany is an amazing memoir about an incredible individual and her family. Cohn, author, marthe cohn, author, wendy holden, author with wendy holden. The pasadena public library offers book groups at nearly all of its ten locations. Marthe cohn was a beautiful young jewish woman living just acro. The true story of a french jewish spy in nazi germany marthe cohn, wendy holden isbn. Marthe cohn, who was born in 1920, the same year as herman, the hero of immigrant soldier, was raised in a religious jewish family in french lorraine near the german border.
But at its heart it is the tale of an ordinary human being who, under extraordinary circumstances, became the hero her country needed her to be. Cohn, who grew up in french lorraine but spoke german fluently, begins in 1945. She was a world war ii spy who kept it secret for decades. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The true story of a french jewish spy in nazi germany ebook. It details cohns exploits as a french jew during the holocaust and world war ii when, working as a nurse, she traveled into german territory to collect intelligence for the french army, as the allied forces started making advances on germany, pushing the german forces back during world war ii. In 2002 marthe penned her memoir, behind enemy lines. Easily readable because of the fine writing of holden, behind enemy lines is a book that should go on the list of anyone interested in the jewish heroes of world war ii. For some reason behind enemy lines called out to me more so than all the other books related to this subject. French jewish spy and holocaust survivor marthe cohn shares her exploits behind enemy lines in nazi germany. Wwii spy marthe cohn, 99, to share stories of working behind. Nov 29, 2017 always a fighter, marthe joined the french army. Behind enemy lines by marthe cohn overdrive rakuten.
The true story of a french jewish spy in nazi germany by marthe cohn at indigo. Cohn s book is not only intense, but is illuminating and inspiring, as we watch her grow to adulthood. Behind enemy lines is a tale of steel nerves and selfless bravery. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download. Born into a closeknit jewish family, marthe and her six brothers and sisters basked in the glow of love, education, and freedom of expression, but darker times altered their lives forever when hitlers machinations.
Cohn, 99 and a resident of palos verdes, california, will visit cleveland next week to talk about her time in world war ii, during the nazi occupation of france and behind enemy lines in germany. The true story of a french jewish spy in nazi germany kindle edition by cohn, marthe, holden, wendy. Behind enemy lines audiobook by marthe cohn, wendy. Publishers weekly marthe cohn was a young jewish woman living just across the german border in france when hitler rose to power. About behind enemy lines the amazing story of a woman who lived through one of the worst times in human history, losing family members to the nazis but surviving with her spirit and integrity intact.
Marthe cohn was living in nazioccupied france when she was approached about posing as a german nurse who was searching for her soldier boyfriend among the nazi forces. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The true story of a jewish spy in nazi germany waldo ed. Behind enemy lines is a 2002 autobiographical book cowritten by holocaust survivor marthe cohn and wendy holden. I was fascinated by marthe s story and after reading it i felt compelled to let her know. It tells a story of a young jewish girl who was born in alsace a territory in france which has always been the subject of a dispute between germany and france as both countries considered it their native territory. Featuring marthe cohn for marthe s talk in saskatoon click here january 8, 2019 regina conexus arts centre. Behind enemy lines is marthe cohn s memoir of a time and place that has mesmerized the world for more than half a century.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. As a member of the intelligence service of the french first army, marthe fought valiantly to retrieve needed inside information about nazi troop movements by slipping behind enemy lines, utilizing her perfect german accent and blond hair to pose as a young german nurse who was desperately trying to obtain word of a fictional fiance. This extraordinary holocaust survivor just celebrated her. The true story of a french jewish spy in nazi germany, by marthe cohn is a compelling memoir. Marthe cohn born in 1920 is an author and holocaust survivor. The true story of a french jewish spy in nazi germany audio cd audiobook, mp3 audio, unabridged. French world war ii heroine marthe cohn coming to portland. The true story of a french jewish spy in nazi germany, published by three rivers press.
The true story of a french jewish spy in nazi germany ebook written by marthe cohn, wendy holden. Cohn is the author of the 2002 memoir behind enemy lines. Jan 25, 2018 to commemorate international holocaust remembrance day, the museum welcomed author marthe cohn to louisiana memorial pavilion for a presentation about her book behind enemy lines, which tells of her experiences as an intelligence operative during world war ii. Call 626 7447264 for the upcoming reading schedule. Dec 26, 2002 buy behind enemy lines 1 by cohn, marthe isbn. It wasnt an ordinary birthday party, but marthe cohn is no ordinary woman she is a holocaust survivor and former french jewish spy who went behind germany enemy lines and is decorated with the highest honors of the french military. Behind enemy lines by marthe cohn, wendy holden kirkus.
Marthe cohn, left, and wendy holden cowrote behind enemy lines, a book about cohn s experiences as a french spy in nazi germany. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read behind enemy lines. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The true story of a french jewish spy in nazi germany kindle edition by marthe cohn author. After the presentation marthe invites betty wheaton into her home to see some of the. The true story of a french jewish spy in nazi germany, published by. As part of the jewish literary festival, marthe cohn talked about her book, behind enemy lines. The true story of a french jewish spy in nazi germany. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading behind enemy lines.
It is a must read memoir, and that marthe cohn penned the book and had it published when she was 82years old is a gift to all of us, jewish or otherwise. Marthe cohn was born marthe hoffnug in metz, france, on april, 1920. Marthe cohn french jewish spy behind enemy lines youtube. The true story of a french jewish spy in nazi germany, three rivers press march 28, 2006, isbn 9780307335906.
The true story of a french jewish spy in nazi germany kindle edition by marthe cohn author, wendy holden author 4. The true story of a french jewish spy in nazi germany, will share her story of joining the french intelligence service, posing as a nurse, crossing enemy lines, and relaying information about the nazis back to the french. Major cohn, the nonagenarian has given voice to her memories ever since. She lives together with her husband in palos verdes, ca and travels internationally, sharing her remarkable story. Cohn, and the majority of her immediate family were able to survive the german occupation of france is miracle enough for any book. Her family sheltered jews fleeing the nazis, including jewish children sent away by their terrified parents. With this remarkable memoir, her story finally comes to light. It reads like gripping fiction, but every word is true. The true story of a french jewish spy in nazi germany reprint by marthe cohn isbn. Marthe cohn is a french author, nurse, former spy and holocaust survivor. Jewish french spy in nazi germany, now 97, to speak in elgin. Behind enemy lines is the story of the books author marthe cohn.
Marthe cohn, a french jewish nurse who spied on nazi germany. It details cohn s exploits as a french jew during the holocaust and world war ii when, working as a nurse, she traveled into german territory to collect intelligence for the french army, as the allied forces started making advances on germany, pushing the. Behind enemy lines is marthe cohns memoir of a time and place that has mesmerized the world for more than half a century. Marthe cohn was a beautiful young jewish woman living just acros. Written in novellike fashion the story grips the reader from the first page and does not let get until the last. In 2002, she published a book of memoirs, behind enemy lines. It details cohn s exploits as a french jew during the holocaust and world war ii when, working as a nurse, she traveled into german territory to collect intelligence for the french army, as the allied forces started making advances on germany, pushing the german forces back during.