In My Hands

Through this intimate and compelling memoir, readers witness the extraordinary transformation of an ordinary young woman into a true hero. Much like The Diary of Anne Frank, In My Hands stands as a profound testament to individual courage, moral integrity, and the power of human resistance in the darkest of times.

When World War II began, Irene Gut was only seventeen years old: an aspiring student nurse, a proud Polish patriot, and a devout Catholic. Forced to work as a server in a German officers' dining hall, she chose a path of unimaginable bravery. She did not become a resistance fighter, a smuggler of Jews, and a defier of the SS and the Nazis all at once—she grew into her courage step by step, risking her life every single day to save others. This unforgettable memoir captures her harrowing journey, unwavering resilience, and the triumph of humanity over tyranny.