--- product_id: 20784892 title: "Facing the Lion (Abridged Edition): Memoirs of a Young Girl in Nazi Europe" price: "$2.68" currency: USD in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/20784892-facing-the-lion-abridged-edition-memoirs-of-a-young-girl store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Facing the Lion (Abridged Edition): Memoirs of a Young Girl in Nazi Europe **Price:** $2.68 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Facing the Lion (Abridged Edition): Memoirs of a Young Girl in Nazi Europe - **How much does it cost?** $2.68 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/20784892-facing-the-lion-abridged-edition-memoirs-of-a-young-girl) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Simone Arnold is an ordinary French schoolgirl, spirited and stubborn. Then the Nazis march in, demanding complete conformity. Friends become enemies. Teachers spout Nazi propaganda. School officials recruit for the Hitler Youth. Simone's family refuses to heil Hitler as Germany's savior. They are Jehovah's Witnesses, and they reject Nazi racism and violence. The Nazi Lion makes them pay the price. Review: A must read!! - This book was truly amazing!! I enjoyed every word, and as a person who does not do a lot of "pleasure reading" I was amazed that I could not put it down, I finished it in 2 days!! Those who have accepted pure worship, and have come to understand the truth from God's word the bible will have appreciation for this little girl who at such a young age decided to accept Jehovah as the only true God, and to worship him to her death if necessary. The truth in the Gospels shone through when she and her mother aquired a bible of their own and realized that the teachings they were learning at church were not accurate. Her strength and conviction and complete trust in Jehovah is an example that we all do well to follow as the end of this system draws ever so close, we do well to keep examples like Sister Leibster in the front of our minds as we enter into our time of persecution. This book will strengthen any person no matter what religion or background you may be, I am glad that I had the chance to read about a fellow believer who stayed faithful, and I am reminded too, as we all should that African American decendents, Homosexuals, Gypsies, the mentally and physically disabled, Jews, Jehovah's Witnesses and many more suffered together as a human race. We hear so many accounts of certain religious groups being tortured under Hitlers regime, this book reminds us that not just one but many groups suffered, and we may feel inclined toward the suffering of one group over another, however, they were all people, strong people, and this book reminds us that the ones who suffered were mothers, fathers, someones sister or brother, child or grandparent!! That is what you should remember when you finish reading this book!! Review: Unflinching and Compelling Tale of Integrity - I've read dozens of books on the Holocaust and you can rate Ms. Liebster's right up there among the best. 'Facing the Lion' is Simone Arnold Liebster's personal account of a long struggle to maintain her integrity in the face of unrelenting persecution by the Nazi state. As a young girl Simone makes a sincere decision to become one of Jehovah's Witnesses and in a few short years, the idyllic world she grew up in is turned upside down. Taken from her family in an attempt at 're-education' Simone endures several years of hardships, some of which moved me to tears. The author writes with tremendous feeling and her style of prose is outstanding. The thing I find most compelling is that 'Facing the Lion' is never 'sugar coated' and you never forget that Simone's struggle to remain faithful is exceedingly difficult. You never get the sense that Simone is a religious fanatic. Even as a young teenager, it is clear that her decision is made with complete soundness of mind. And when you find yourself sometimes wishing that she would just sign the papers that would have given her release, you are ultimately moved by the moral stand she takes. A marvelous book and well worth your time. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #356,149 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #375 in Historical Germany Biographies #576 in Jewish Holocaust History | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 2,270 Reviews | ## Images ![Facing the Lion (Abridged Edition): Memoirs of a Young Girl in Nazi Europe - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ImAsKuyeL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must read!! *by H***E on July 23, 2006* This book was truly amazing!! I enjoyed every word, and as a person who does not do a lot of "pleasure reading" I was amazed that I could not put it down, I finished it in 2 days!! Those who have accepted pure worship, and have come to understand the truth from God's word the bible will have appreciation for this little girl who at such a young age decided to accept Jehovah as the only true God, and to worship him to her death if necessary. The truth in the Gospels shone through when she and her mother aquired a bible of their own and realized that the teachings they were learning at church were not accurate. Her strength and conviction and complete trust in Jehovah is an example that we all do well to follow as the end of this system draws ever so close, we do well to keep examples like Sister Leibster in the front of our minds as we enter into our time of persecution. This book will strengthen any person no matter what religion or background you may be, I am glad that I had the chance to read about a fellow believer who stayed faithful, and I am reminded too, as we all should that African American decendents, Homosexuals, Gypsies, the mentally and physically disabled, Jews, Jehovah's Witnesses and many more suffered together as a human race. We hear so many accounts of certain religious groups being tortured under Hitlers regime, this book reminds us that not just one but many groups suffered, and we may feel inclined toward the suffering of one group over another, however, they were all people, strong people, and this book reminds us that the ones who suffered were mothers, fathers, someones sister or brother, child or grandparent!! That is what you should remember when you finish reading this book!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unflinching and Compelling Tale of Integrity *by K***N on May 26, 2006* I've read dozens of books on the Holocaust and you can rate Ms. Liebster's right up there among the best. 'Facing the Lion' is Simone Arnold Liebster's personal account of a long struggle to maintain her integrity in the face of unrelenting persecution by the Nazi state. As a young girl Simone makes a sincere decision to become one of Jehovah's Witnesses and in a few short years, the idyllic world she grew up in is turned upside down. Taken from her family in an attempt at 're-education' Simone endures several years of hardships, some of which moved me to tears. The author writes with tremendous feeling and her style of prose is outstanding. The thing I find most compelling is that 'Facing the Lion' is never 'sugar coated' and you never forget that Simone's struggle to remain faithful is exceedingly difficult. You never get the sense that Simone is a religious fanatic. Even as a young teenager, it is clear that her decision is made with complete soundness of mind. And when you find yourself sometimes wishing that she would just sign the papers that would have given her release, you are ultimately moved by the moral stand she takes. A marvelous book and well worth your time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inspirational *by K***S on December 1, 2023* This book was well written and eye opening as to what opposition Jehovah’s Witnesses had ( and still have ) to face in order to maintain neutrality to all political governments. It is faith strengthening to see young ones can hold fast to their integrity to the Creator (Jehovah God) in the face of severe opposition. Because of the neutrality of Jehovah’s Witnesses, there are no political borders, and all nations enjoy a true brotherhood and peace. ## Frequently Bought Together - Facing the Lion (Abridged Edition): Memoirs of a Young Girl in Nazi Europe - Faith On The March - Unbroken Will: The Extraordinary Courage of an Ordinary Man The Story of Nazi Concentration Camp Survivor Leopold Engleitner, born 1905 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/20784892-facing-the-lion-abridged-edition-memoirs-of-a-young-girl](https://www.desertcart.us/products/20784892-facing-the-lion-abridged-edition-memoirs-of-a-young-girl) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-09-20*