Dutch Girl by Robert Matzen

Audrey Hepburn and World War II

The book delves into the early life of a renowned actress, focusing on her experiences during World War II in the Netherlands. It reveals how the war shaped her resilience and character, detailing her family's involvement in the resistance against the Nazi occupation. The narrative uncovers lesser-known aspects of her life, including the challenges and dangers she faced as a young girl in a war-torn country, and how these formative years influenced her later humanitarian efforts and career in the film industry.