Surviving Stutthof

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Surviving Stutthof

By: Lisa Kovala

Narrated by: Keiran Jensen

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As the first Russian bombs drop on Oulu, Finland in early 1940 during the Winter War, Aarne Kovala is a young boy with a great love of the sea. While the war rages, Aarne takes fate into his own hands and joins the Finnish merchant marines. He spends his days delivering war materials between Finland, Poland, and Germany. But when Finland’s ties with Germany are severed after the signing of the Moscow Armistice in 1944, Aarne and his fellow sailors are arrested by the Nazis and sent by cattle car to the infamous Stutthof concentration camp deep in the Polish forest. Surviving Stutthof is a tale of survival, hope, and ultimately the triumph of the human spirit.

Lisa KovalaKeiran JensenLatitude 46 Publishing

Historical

Military

Military & War

World War II

Survival

War

Russia

Inspiring

Historical Military Military & War World War II Survival War Russia Inspiring

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Liisa Kovala has achieved something extraordinary in telling her father’s remarkable story: she has turned living history into living art. Survivng Stutthof reads like a novel, but there is never any question that it is delivering a universal truth. (Wayne Grady)

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Surviving Stutthof by Lisa Kovala is an extraordinary tribute to her father, Aarne Kovala, and his harrowing experiences in the Stutthof concentration camp during World War II. Lisa’s heartfelt narrative brilliantly captures Aarne's resilience and the immense challenges he faced in the darkest of times. Through vivid storytelling and emotional depth, she honors his legacy while preserving an essential piece of history. This book is not only a gripping memoir but also a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit. A must-read for anyone interested in personal accounts of survival and the importance of remembrance.

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