In Alexa's Shoes - by Rochelle Alexandra (Paperback)

About the Book

Based on the true story of the author's grandmother. A young Polish Christian girl captured by the Nazis during WWII. A dramatic, uplifting story of Faith, Hope, Love, Forgiveness & the resilience of the human spirit under severe trials.

Book Synopsis

In Alexa's Shoes - a dramatic, uplifting true story of a young girls struggle to overcome great odds to survive through WWII.

In the autumn of 1940, thirteen-year-old Alexa's happy life is ripped from her as she, her mother, and many of the locals are rounded up by the Nazis in Poland. Loaded onto cattle trucks, they are transported to an unknown destination. Terror and uncertainty become the new normal. Life is a continuous nightmare as she is selected by a Gestapo officer's wife, destined to become little more than their slave.

Separated from everyone she loves Alexa relies on her Christian faith, inner strength and courage, to endure through her long nightmare. Her story takes her on a treacherous journey across war-ravaged Europe in search of her family and the life she once knew. Despite living through unimaginable hardships and life-threatening danger, Alexa feels that someone, or something, seems to be looking out for her. Years later, she finds out that not all was as it seemed, as hidden secrets from this dark period in history are revealed to her.

In Alexa's Shoes is a historical novel that beckons the reader to follow in the footsteps of a real-life individual who walks by faith to triumph over tragedy, one step at a time. It is based on the true story of the author's grandmother.

Review Quotes

- 'Utterly gripping and beguiling. A great account of a remarkable woman, a story that has to be told.' - Euan Girvan.

- 'What a fantastic story that could not come at a more critical time! That becomes a vital lesson in human nature and the resilience of faith. Alexa's story is a parable for the ages from which many people can learn.' - firefliesandfreekicks.com

- 'In Alexa's Shoes is brilliantly written. A timely read. In fact, this book should be required reading for modern history students.' - gingerbookgeek.wordpress.com

- 'In Alexa's Shoes is a chilling, remarkable story that evoked many emotions within me. Tales that were so vivid, you could picture them as clear as a movie on a big screen. In Alexa's Shoes should be read by all and it should be immortalised as a movie.' - kraftireader.wordpress.com

- 'I for one think that this is a revelation. A true story with a human element that you cannot fail to be moved by. Every story of those who suffered needs to be told.' - lipsquidbookblog.wordpress.com

- 'In Alexa's Shoes was unique, a refreshing but educational and thought provoking novel that engaged and enthralled. It was harrowing to read of Alexa's journey but it was also uplifting, full of hope, of friendships that would last a lifetime. It wasn't one sided, it was balanced, objective and didn't paint all Germans with the same brush.' - mybookishblogspot.wordpress.com

- 'In Alexa's Shoes is a compelling and moving story giving a unique perspective on a period of history, we must never forget.' - Douglas Skelton.