Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to the audiobook Saints and Liars. 

Through extensive research by historian Deborah Dwork, Saints and Liars tells the true story of Americans who put their safety and lives on the line to protect the (primarily Jewish) refugees. While this research was interesting and extensive, I wish we learned more about the aid workers and the refugees; it seems like a lot of information is missing or was added in a confusing way. 3 stars.

‘Saints and Liars’ was not what I expected, but it still was quite informative and easy to follow regarding refugee aid during WWII. While I am used to adventurous tales of rescue during the era, fictional and otherwise, this book focused on the documented lives of those administering aid. Debórah Dwork shares thorough accounts of key Americans who forsook their safety, prosperity, and peace of mind in order to provide critical passage and stable conditions for as many as possible, predominately Jews. Though I appreciate the level of detail given to recounting the personal struggles of these aid workers, I did not care to read about so much inter- and intra-organizational conflict. I am glad it was an audiobook because I probably would not have been as compelled to finish if I couldn't multi-task during those parts.

If you enjoy reading historical accounts of sacrificial aid workers and appreciate learning about the organizational politics they had to face, then I recommend this audiobook to you. Alexandra Cohler was a strong narrator throughout.

Special thanks to RBmedia and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of this audiobook. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.