The Open Door

Written by Pacifici Mario
Illustrated by Terranera Lorenzo

  • Picture Book
  • Age group: 8 and up
  • Pages: 40
  • Format: 27 x 21,5 cm
  • Hardcover
  • RP: 15 euros

The true story of Ferdinando Natoni, Righteous Among the Nations.
How he rescued Marina and Mirella Limentani from the Jewish quarter of Rome during the roundup on the morning of 16 October 1943.

16 October 1943, the roundup of the Jews in Rome. In the heart of the capital, two inseparable twins escape the tragedy of deportation thanks to unexpected help. In difficult times, the choice between right and wrong can change the fate of a person and the world. This is the true story of a man who chose the side of the bad guys, but who showed courage and humanity at the crucial moment.

On 14 November 1994, Yad Vashem in Jerusalem awarded Ferdinando Natoni the title of Righteous Among the Nations.

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