Showing When Light Pierced the Darkness: Christian Rescue of Jews in Nazi-Occupied Poland by Nechama Tec

When the Light Pierced the Darkness Presents an account of the rescue of Jews by Christians in Nazi-occupied Poland, which draws heavily on the author's own childhood experiences. Her in-depth study contrasts the attitudes and behaviour of altruistic helpers, and paid rescuers. This book deals squarely with the ingrained anti-Semitism in Polish society. Full description