In My Hands : Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer

Irene Cut Opdyke has received international recognition for her actions: the Israeli Holocaust Commission named her one of the Righteous Among the nations, a title given to those who risked their lives by aiding and saving Jews during the Holocaust, and so she was presented with the Israel Medal of Honor, Israel's highest tirbute, in a ceremony at jerusalem's Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial; the Vatican has given her a special commendation; and her story is part of a permanent exhibit in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washingon, D.C. Ms. Opdyke began to share her story only recently--after hearin the Holocaust denounced as a hoax or propaganda. she now travels the country, speaking to groups large and small, old and young. Irene also opened her life, through many hours of interviews, to Jennifer Armstrong, a noted author of books for young adults, so that her story could contine to be told, even beyond her ability to tell it.Opdyke, Irene Gut is the author of 'In My Hands : Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer', published 2004 under ISBN 9780807208670 and ISBN 0807208671.