I try not to give five stars regularly but this book deserved it for the extensive research explanation. Of course, the book was well illustrated, interesting and an important look at two marginalized groups (is that even sufficient to say that Jews were marginalized during WWII?) in our history. I think this book provides an essential alternative view of World War II, in paris as well as globally. This book would be an excellent compliment to discussions on Jewish-Muslim relations historically, study of WWII, or Islamic Studies.