Mila 18 Book Club Edition [Hardcover] Uris, Leon

Description

Dustjacket heavily damaged with tears, stains, rippling, and missing pieces. Hardcover has some dings on the edges and writing on the back inside cover. Pages are clean, binding is secure.

This well-worn copy of Leon Uris’s “Mila 18” is a testament to the enduring power of this historical novel. Published in 1961, it vividly depicts the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising of 1943, one of the most heroic yet tragic episodes of Jewish resistance during the Holocaust. Uris, known for his meticulous research, spent years interviewing survivors and delving into historical accounts to craft a gripping narrative that humanizes the struggle against Nazi oppression.

While the dust jacket shows the ravages of time, the book’s interior remains remarkably intact, allowing readers to immerse themselves in Uris’s harrowing yet inspiring tale. This edition, likely a former book club selection, invites collectors to ponder the novel’s journey through countless hands and minds, each reader experiencing the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity. A poignant artifact of a pivotal moment in history, this copy of “Mila 18” is a cherished reminder of the power of literature to preserve memory and inspire future generations.