The Good Man of Nanking is a crucial document for understanding one of World War II's most horrific incidents of genocide; one which the Japanese have steadfastly refused to acknowledge. It is also the moving and awe-inspiring record of one man's conscience; courage; and generosity in the face of appalling human brutality.Until the recent emergence of John Rabe's diaries; few people knew abouth the unassuming hero who has been called the Oskar Schindler of China. In Novemgber 1937; as Japanese troops overran the Chinese capital of Nanking and began a campaign of torture; rape; and murder against its citizens; one man-a German who had lived in China for thirty years and who was a loyal follower of Adolph Hitler-put himself at risk and in order to save the lives of 200;000 poor Chinese; 600 of whom he sheltered in his own home.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Absolutely a great read. Love all the history told in itBy CustomerAbsolutely a great read. Love all the history told in it.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. In depth storyBy BookaholicAmazing insight into slavery and the slave-owners that I have not learned before.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. a courageous and engaging book. highly recommendedBy English teacherI found this book fascinating and admirable. Mr. Ball's research is impressive in its thoroughness and breadth. For example; how did he discover that many "loyalist slaves" who fought with the British in the Revolution and ended up in England had written memoirs of their lives? Ball gives the full sweep of his own white family history; but can only give partial histories of black families. When he only knows a fragment of someone's life; he gives that fragment; without apology; as testimony to the large; tragic gaps in Black History. This book is courageous; honest and moving. Highly recommended.
