50 Children

"Both an extraordinary humanitarian act and a classic tale of American initiative and perseverance....A rich and rewarding read....Pressman paints a moving picture of the rescue." -- Wall Street Journal

"Excellent.... Pressman, the Krauses' grandson-in-law, used Eleanor Kraus's unpublished diaries as well as photographs, documents, and interviews to recreate a historical moment and a heroic act. Like Oskar Schindler and his list, the Krauses and their 50 children will now never be forgotten." -- Sara Nelson, Amazon Best Book of the Month Citation

"A remarkable book." -- Forbes

"The astonishing story of a Philadelphia couple's resolve to help bring Jewish children out of Nazi-occupied Austria. . . .With a careful eye to detail and dialogue, Pressman vividly re-creates this epic rescue." -- Kirkus Reviews

"A brilliantly written book that takes the reader on a journey back in time. Yet, it is relevant today because Gil and Eleanor's story proves that individuals with courage and strength can overcome the odds. ... A very insightful read." -- Military Press

"[A] stirring account of determination against overwhelming odds....[Pressman's] flowing narrative breathes life into the America and Europe of 1938-1939, ....The whole makes for a story as troubling as it is inspirational." -- Publishers Weekly

"The portrait of the Krauses that emerges is one of incredible resourcefulness, perseverance, bravery, and motivation to save lives. Pressman's deeply affecting account is a tribute to a couple whose heroic efforts were a beacon of light during a time of unremitting darkness for the Jewish people." -- Jewish Book Council

"Well-crafted....[A] deserving work." -- Booklist

"It can be challenging to create suspense in a tale for which the ending is known. Pressman does a good job with 50 Children: One Ordinary American Couple's Extraordinary Rescue Mission in the Heart of Nazi Germany, a book whose title pretty much tells it all." -- New York Journal of Books