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The compelling biography of the violinist who founded the Palestine Symphony Orchestra and saved hundreds of people from Hitler - as seen in Josh Aronson's documentary Orchestra of Exiles."The true artist does not create art as an end in itself. He creates art for human beings. Humanity is the goal." - Bronislaw HubermanAt fourteen, Bronislaw Huberman played the Brahms Violin Concerto in Vienna - winning high praise from the composer himself, who was there. Instantly famous, Huberman began touring all over the world and received invitations to play for royalty across Europe. But after witnessing the tragedy of World War I, he committed his phenomenal talent and celebrity to aid humanity.After studying at the Sorbonne in Paris, Huberman joined the ranks of Sigmund Freud and Albert Einstein in calling for peace through the Pan European Movement.
About the Author
Denise George is the author of 31 traditionally-published books, (with Penguin Random House, Tyndale House, Zondervan, LifeWay, Bethany House, etc.) and more than 1500 magazine/newspaper articles, including Redbook, Essence, History News Network, Christianity Today, AAA, Guideposts, etc. She writes on topics: Civil Rights, World War II, and books about Christian living. Her latest book, Called to Forgive (with Anthony Thompson, Bethany House, 2019) just received a starred Publishers Weekly review. For years, she taught writing to publish classes, and has traveled widely, speaking to universities, seminaries, churches, etc. She is married to Dr. Timothy George, founding dean of Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, Birmingham, AL. Denise's email: cdwg@aol.comDenise's website: denisegeorge.org
