Romania, 1989. Communist regimes are crumbling across
Europe. Seventeen-year-old Cristian Florescu dreams of becoming a writer, but
Romanians aren't free to dream; they are bound by rules and force. Amidst the
tyrannical dictatorship of Nicolae Ceaușescu in a country governed by isolation
and fear, Cristian is blackmailed by the secret police to become an informer.
He's left with only two choices: betray everyone and everything he loves--or
use his position to creatively undermine the most notoriously evil dictator in
Eastern Europe. Cristian risks everything to unmask the truth behind the
regime, give voice to fellow Romanians, and expose to the world what is
happening in his country. He eagerly joins the revolution to fight for change
when the time arrives. But what is the cost of freedom?
"I Must Betray You" pulls you right into a cold,
dark moment in history. I could feel the tension and fear coming off the
pages. Even though the story is heavy at times, there’s this sense of hope that
keeps you going. Cristian’s journey is so real and emotional—it really makes
you think about trust and betrayal. The book is well-researched and tells such
a powerful story. If you’re looking for something thought-provoking and
unforgettable, I think you’ll love this one.
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to the Nazis while trying to help her friend, Truus, smuggle Jewish babies to
safety--but in 1943 it is hard to know who to trust.
From Michael L. Printz honoree & National Book Award
finalist Elana K. Arnold comes the harrowing story of a young girl's struggle
to survive the Holocaust in Romania. Based on the true experiences of her
grandmother's childhood in Holocaust-era Romania, award-winning author Elana K.
Arnold weaves an unforgettable tale of love and loss in the darkest days of the
twentieth century-and one young woman's will to survive them.
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