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“In times like these, he said, it must be hard for the churches to go on telling people that their Heavenly Father cared about the death of even a single sparrow.”

Quote by Thomas Keneally

Book:Schindler's List
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Schindler's List

Schindler's List is a profound and moving narrative that explores the complexities of human behavior during one of the darkest periods in history. The story is centered around the protagonist Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist who, amidst the horrors of the Nazi regime, becomes an unlikely hero by employing and protecting over a thousand Jewish workers. The novel delves into themes of survival, morality, and the capacity for both evil and goodness within human nature. more

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Thomas Keneally
Thomas Keneally

Thomas Keneally, born on October 7, 1935, is an acclaimed Australian novelist known for his historical fiction. His works, such as 'The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith' and 'Schindler's Ark', have gained international recognition. more

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