Dutch Girl: Audrey Hepburn and World War II
Dutch Girl: Audrey Hepburn and World War II
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019373
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Netherlands • 1940s
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Dutch Girl: Audrey Hepburn and World War II, Robert Matzen explores Audrey Hepburn's experiences during World War II in the Netherlands. The biography delves into her family's involvement in the resistance, the impact of the war on her early life, and how these experiences influenced her later humanitarian efforts.
Informative
Inspirational
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Dutch Girl: Audrey Hepburn and World War II by Robert Matzen provides a compelling look at Hepburn's early years amidst the war. The book is praised for its thorough research and engaging narrative. However, some readers find the pacing uneven and wished for more focus on Hepburn's later life. Overall, it's a valuable read for history and film enthusiasts.
Who Should Read Dutch Girl: Audrey Hepburn and World War II?
Fans of biography and WWII history who appreciated The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank or Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand will enjoy Dutch Girl. This book offers insight into Audrey Hepburn's youth during the war, blending personal history with broader historical events.
10,924 ratings
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373
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Netherlands • 1940s
2019
Adult
18+ years
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