Vienna on Fire - Gabor, Don
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Can Greta Kolbe escape Nazi Vienna and reach America before her past and the Gestapo catch up to her? "Vienna on Fire provides a gripping and historically accurate account of the resilience of the human spirit amid the darkest of times." -Erin Britton, San Francisco Book Review In the heart of darkening Europe, amidst the looming war, "Vienna on Fire" by Don Gabor tells the riveting story of Greta Kolbe, an eighteen-year-old Jewish woman whose life was upended when German troops annexed Austria in 1938. Her peaceful existence is replaced by a nightmare of terror as she, along with Vienna's…mehr

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Can Greta Kolbe escape Nazi Vienna and reach America before her past and the Gestapo catch up to her? "Vienna on Fire provides a gripping and historically accurate account of the resilience of the human spirit amid the darkest of times." -Erin Britton, San Francisco Book Review In the heart of darkening Europe, amidst the looming war, "Vienna on Fire" by Don Gabor tells the riveting story of Greta Kolbe, an eighteen-year-old Jewish woman whose life was upended when German troops annexed Austria in 1938. Her peaceful existence is replaced by a nightmare of terror as she, along with Vienna's Jewish community, faces an ordeal of intimidation. Greta's journey of resilience begins as she flees Nazi Vienna to escape arrest for her resistance activities, embarking on a dangerous trek to Holland, with a spiteful ex-suitor and the Gestapo closely trailing her. Demonstrating awe-inspiring bravery, Greta smuggles diamonds for the German resistance, eludes Hermann Göring's advances, and survives numerous perils, including a harrowing ambush at the German-Dutch border. Her race against time crescendos to a nail-biting climax on the gangplank of a ship bound for New York City, where she must evade her pursuers one last time. Authored by Don Gabor, known for "How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends," this novel is a poignant tribute to the courage against tyranny, based on his mother's real-life experiences and those who opposed the Third Reich. "Vienna on Fire" is not merely a narrative but an affirmation of the human spirit, inviting readers to witness Greta's grit, ingenuity, and her relentless pursuit of freedom during Europe's most forbidding time. Uncover the courage that defies darkness-secure your copy of 'Vienna on Fire' now and be inspired by this remarkable story of persistence and survival. "Libraries and readers seeking exceptional portraits of Jewish survivors in general and strong young women who foster different responses to escape and survival, refusing to become victims, will find Vienna on Fire absolutely captivating. It's powered by strong characters whose perceptions and conflicts are not just realistic, but thoroughly absorbing "you are here" experiences." --Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review
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Don Gabor's parents wanted him to be an attorney, but instead, he became a communications trainer and "small talk" expert. He is the author of the bestseller, How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends, plus nine other books and audio programs on networking and interpersonal communication skills. His books have been published by Simon & Schuster, Crown/Random House, McGraw-Hill Education, and others. His titles have also been translated into fifteen languages and have sold twenty-nine foreign rights.As a frequent media guest, Don Gabor's books have been featured in hundreds of print, radio, and television interviews, including 60 Minutes: A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and others. The New Yorker called Don "a gifted conversationalist."Don founded Conversation Arts Media in 1991. He has presented hundreds of networking and communication workshops to corporations, associations, and small businesses. He has coached individuals in public speaking and non-fiction book writing. Don was also a member of the National Speakers Association for twenty years and was the 2010-2011 president of the New York City chapter.Since retiring from professional speaking in 2016, he has been researching and writing Vienna on Fire, his first solo novel. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife, Eileen, and their cat, Ruby.