Jacob’s Courage:

Romance and Survival amidst the Horrors of War

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Jacob’s Courage chronicles the dazzling beauty of passionate love and enduring bravery in a lurid world where the innocent are brutally murdered.  This is a tender coming of age love story of two young Jews when the Nazi war machine enters Austria.  Follow lovers Jacob and Rachael from their comfortable Salzburg homes to a decrepit ghetto, from there to a prison camp where they secretly become man and wife.  Revel in their excitement as they escape through a tunnel, join the local partisans and fight the Nazis.  Finally ride the fetid terrifying train to Auschwitz.  Stung by the death of loved-ones, enslaved and starved, the young lovers have nothing to count on but faith, love and courage.  From desperation and despair, to unforgettable moments of chaste beauty, Jacob’s Courage examines a constellation of emotions during a time of brutality and genocide.

Sample Reviews:

“Gut Wrenching and Heart Rending.  Weinblatt’s characters and characterizations compel the reader to read onward.  At the end of the read one feels both hope and admiration for the human spirit.”  Holocaust Center of Toledo Director, Hindea Markowicz

“And I Cried…  This book brings the Holocaust to life and evokes emotions not found in many history books.  Weaving together a story of love, passion, horror, and history, Weinblatt left nothing out.” Sylvania Historical Society

“A tender, coming of age tale.  This book shows the critical roles that love, determination, and steadfast belief play toward battling one’s demons both physically and mentally.  Jacob’s Courage is ultimately a tribute to the triumphant human spirit.”  Jewish Book World

“Jacob’s Courage follows the young couple from the forced ghettos to the concentration camps and beyond, with several harrowing twists and turns that allow Weinblatt to illustrate the myriad tragedies Holocaust victims faced.”  Toledo Free Press

“The reader sees events through the eyes of archetypal participants…a doctor forced to experiment on his own, a Sonderkommando and a hero.”  The Association of Jewish Libraries

“The love story was beautiful and touching. This was such an emotional read. Weinblatt’s vivid descriptions of the time beautifully entwines with the love story. Jacob’s Courage is a powerful story of how love does conquer all. No matter how hard the times are, love and humanity never lose their power.”  My Love Affair with Books.

“The author maintains a driving, relentless pace. Jacob and his beloved Rachael try to escape the madness of Nazi Germany while maintaining their humanity; in the end, the visionary protagonist comes to echo his Biblical counterpart who fled danger in his own country and saw a life-changing vision in his dreams.”  The University of Toledo Alumni Magazine

“Weinblatt has painted a picture with words of the horrors of the holocaust.  He has done so in a haunting and evocative way.  Weinblatt has the talent to convey the terror of the Jews.” James E. Vigiletti, Attorney at Law. 

“You see hear and smell…  Hitler’s Third Reich.”  Ron Braithwaite, author

“Jacob’s Courage reminded me of one of the greatest books of the 20th Century, Viktor Frankl’s, Man’s Search for Meaning.  Weinblatt has painted a picture with words of the horrors of the holocaust.  Jacob’s Courage is a personal, real life example of holding on to something greater than one’s self.  The love that grows between Jacob and Rachael sustains them through the horrors of life in a Nazi death camp.  We all could learn a lesson from these two teenagers, coming of age and faced with the greatest existential threat to life.”  Frank Fiore, author

“Not since Corrie Ten Boom’s The Hiding Place have the horrors of the holocaust been brought to life in such vivid detail.  Charles Weinblatt takes you to Nazi Germany through the lives of two young people whose world is torn apart at a time in their lives when it should be blossoming.  Weinblatt does a masterful job of touching your emotions throughout the book by placing you inside the lives of Jacob and Rachel.  I recommend you pick up a copy of this book and a box of tissues.  Get ready for a good cry and a heart warming ending as Jacob and Rachel find the courage to live.”  Rick Rodgers, author

” Weinblatt weaves such detail into his story that the reader comes away with a powerful sense of what life was like for the Jews during this horrible period in history.  Jacob’s Courage may be a work of fiction but it shines a spotlight on the truth. Anyone interested in World War II, the Holocaust, Jewish history, or a love story, should pick up Jacob’s Courage.”  Darcia Helle, author.

“This is an amazing book… one of the best reads that I’ve had in a long while and I literally could not put it down.”  Jodi Shepard.

“Charles Weinblatt’s masterpiece is a gripping story… as well as a literary triumph.”  Marvin May.

“For a clear and no-hold’s-barred description of life as a Jew in Nazi Germany, you can’t beat Jacob’s Courage, by Charles Weinblatt.”  Jennifer Feddersen, Editor.

“One of the best books ever written about the Holocaust. I’ve read hundreds of books on the subject as both my parents were survivors. However, this one touched my heart in a special way.”  – Toby Faywlowicz Schafer

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“This was quite possibly the best book I”ve ever read. The story was written in such an awesome way that it is amazing what Jacob and Rachael had to do to survive the horrors of the Nazi concentration camps

Other books by Charles Weinblatt include, Lost & Found: An Alien Adventure (2024, Gen Z Publishing), Book Marketing 101 (Smashwords, 2009), Runaway Ducks (Smashwords, 2011) and Job Seeking Skills for Students (1986, Kendall-Hunt Publishing Company).”  Excellent pricing, here.

AUTHOR LANDING PAGE: https://charlesweinblatt.wixsite.com/website-1.

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Historical Novel Society

Toledo Blade

Toledo Free Press

Wandering Educators 

BookBuzzr

Joey Pinkney

Morgen Bailey

Thoughtful Reflections

BookMarketing BuzzBlog

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to swap minds with an alien?

American astronaut Ariel Wolfe is working near the International Space Station, when a huge solar flare cascades his mind into another solar system. There, it is downloaded into the body of a cloned alien. Ariel begins a fascinating new life on a planet with two highly advanced civilizations at war with each other. As an air force pilot for the society that saved him, Ariel is shot down over enemy territory. There, ferocious monsters are everywhere. Ariel is saved from death by the enemy, who look and sound like humans. He falls deeply in love with a beautiful human woman. Ariel decides to marry his true love and find a way to return to Earth. Stuck in inside an alien body, Ariel vows to find a way to bring the warring societies to peace. He also vows to become cloned back as a human.

“Lost & Found: An Alien Adventure” takes us on a thrilling journey beyond our own solar system. It explores the cultures of two very different alien species. On this distant planet, Ariel discovers two highly advanced civilizations locked in a bitter war. Trapped inside a terrifying jungle filled with horrific monsters, survival becomes a daily challenge. But amidst the chaos, Ariel finds love—a beautiful human woman who captures his heart.

Stuck in an alien body, Ariel makes a vow. He is desperate to find a way to bring peace between the warring societies. Furthermore, he must marry his true love, and ultimately find a way back to Earth. It’s a tall order, but hey, when you’re a mind-swapped astronaut-turned-alien, why not dream big?

Charles S. Weinblatt, the author, weaves together science fiction, adventure, drama, and romance in this captivating tale. Two civilizations are at odds. Ariel’s quest becomes personal. It also becomes pivotal for the fate of an entire world. Will he succeed? You’ll have to dive into the book to find out!

Publication Date: July 1, 2024

Page Count: 240 pages

Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.55 x 8.5 inches

ISBN-13: 979-8327879393

Charles S. Weinblatt is not only a novelist but also an American academic. He retired from the University of Toledo, where he served as the Director of Organization Development and Corporate Services. He was a psychiatric and vocational rehabilitation counselor for many years. Weinblatt also had a consulting practice for 20 years, providing job seeking skills training for employees working with downsizing companies.

If you are ready for an interstellar adventure, grab a copy of “Lost & Found: An Alien Adventure.” Buckle up for a ride across the cosmos! Sold by most book retailers.

Other books by Charles S. Weinblatt

JACOB’S COURAGE: ROMANCE AND SURVIVAL AMIDST THE HORRORS OF WAR (2023, Amsterdam Publishers).

LOST & FOUND: AN ALIEN ADVENTURE (2024, Gen Z Publishing)

BOOK MARKETING 101 (2009, Smashwords Publishing)

 JOB SEEKING SKILLS FOR STUDENTS (1986, Kendall-Hunt Publishers) Out of print

RUNAWAY DUCKS (2011, Smashwords Publishing)  

JACOB’S COURAGE: A HOLOCAUST LOVE STORY (2015, Texas Tech University Press) 

JACOB’S COURAGE: A HOLOCAUST LOVE STORY (2007, Mazo Publishers)

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AUTHOR LANDING PAGE: https://charlesweinblatt.wixsite.com/website-1.

Charles S. Weinblatt is represented by AAA Books Unlimited, Deerfield, IL

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Sample reviews and interviews for “Jacob’s Courage.”

Historical Novel Society

Toledo Blade

Toledo Free Press

Wandering Educators 

BookBuzzr

Morgen Bailey

Thoughtful Reflections

BookMarketing BuzzBlog (Articles by yours truly)

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