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1) The children of Willesden Lane: a true story of hope and survival during World War II

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The true story of Lisa Jura, one of the thousands of Jewish children who survived World War II via the Kindertransport.

2) The children of Willesden Lane: beyond the kindertransport : a memoir of music, love, and survival

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Based on the true story of her mother, Mona Golabek describes the inspirational story of Lisa Jura's escape from Nazi-controlled Austria to England on the famed Kindertransport.
Jewish musical prodigy Lisa Jura has a wonderful life in Vienna. But when the Nazis start closing in on the city, life changes irreversibly. Although he has three daughters, Lisa's father is only able to secure one berth on the Kindertransport. The family decides...