Road To Valor by Aili McConnon
A True Story of WWII Italy, the Nazis, and the Cyclist Who Inspired a Nation
Set against the backdrop of World War II, this captivating narrative chronicles the extraordinary life of Gino Bartali, an Italian cyclist whose athletic prowess was matched only by his courage and compassion. As the world plunged into chaos, Bartali secretly worked with the Italian resistance, using his fame and cycling routes to smuggle forged documents and save countless Jewish lives from the horrors of the Holocaust. This gripping tale weaves together the thrill of competitive cycling with the profound impact of one man's quiet heroism, revealing how the spirit of humanity can triumph even in the darkest times.
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- 2012
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- 336
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- English
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