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Growing up in bucolic Eastern Pomerania during the early years of World War II, young Friedhelm Radandt has listened with his family on the Volksempfänger (people's radio) to the many victory news bulletins. At the same time, Elizabeth Jobs and her family have lived in urbane Warsaw as loyal citizens of Poland who cherish their ethnic German heritage. As the war intensifies, the Radandts continue to hold worship meetings in their home and defy the pressure of local party leaders to send their sons to the notorious school for future Nazi leaders. Meanwhile, across the border, Elizabeth's family must cope with the death sentence from the Polish resistance movement for her father, Ludwig, the researcher and developer of radio tubes. When both families are driven from their homes, each embark on harrowing, yet thrilling parallel escape routes across war-torn Germany. Amid the darkness and rubble, can the light of love emerge? The Radio Signal captures the true story of two separate families who share a vibrant faith that imbues their actions with courage and trust. During the war, neither family knew of the other. Neither family knew that their paths would ultimately cross.

"We can hardly imagine what it was like for Christians living in Germany during the Third Reich. But now we don't have to, because my friend Friedhelm Radandt was there and has given us this extraordinary book about his experiences. He writes about it in such a fresh and compelling way that you almost feel it happened yesterday. And unlike many stories from that terrible time, this one has a happy ending, in which God brings Friedhelm through these trials to America- and eventually to be the president of the King's College in New York. What a story this is, and I'm so grateful we can now read it for ourselves." Eric Metaxas, NYTimes bestselling author of Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy "History intrigues me and I really appreciate the author´s determination and research in this book. I think of the quote, "Those who do not know history's mistakes are doomed to repeat them." Every year on Yom Hashoah or better known as Holocaust Memorial Day we remember and say Never Again. Truly a heartfelt account of tragedy, hope, and faith throughout the pages of this book told. Thank you for sharing your story. It is truly inspiring." Renee, Blogger & Founder, The Little Schoolhouse on the Prairie "I am impressed with Friedhelm Radandt. I came to know him as I served on the board of The Kings College. His and his wife's deep love for Jesus Christ stems from facing and surviving tremendous challenges before and during World War II. He has made excellent contributions to the field of Christian education. I trust their story will be an inspiration to you." Steve Douglass, president of Campus Crusade for Christ International and Cru "The story of Nazi Germany is of interest because of the lessons we all should learn from Hitler's rise to power and subsequent downfall. However, history books do not tell us the stories of individual families who had to endure the oppression of the Nazi regime. In telling the story of two of these families, Friedhelm Radandt reminds us that behind the headlines were Christians who wrestled with how to live out their faith in the midst of legal and political pressure. Even as Christianity is being marginalized in our own country, this book affirms that amid suffering, injustice and disappointments, God is faithful to His people." Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer, Moody Church, Chicago "This is a gripping tale, masterfully told. Few could tell it as Friedhelm Radandt has. Though a youth in Germany as the Nazis came to power, he and his family never lost hope―a hope that was rewarded in the Radandt's heroic escape and for Friedhelm, meeting and marrying Elizabeth, a fellow refugee. Friedhelm and Elizabeth have become dear friends. Though we have known them best as outstanding leaders in higher education, we now understand how an awful war forged their character and produced endurance that has distinguished them to multitudes and endeared them to us. We heartily commend The Radio Signal." John Beckett, author of Loving Monday, and Wendy Beckett, author of God Keeps Covenant

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Friedhelm Radandt served as a college president for a quarter of a century, first at Northwestern College in Iowa and then at The King's College in New York. After arriving from his native Germany as an immigrant, he earned graduate degrees at The University of Chicago and enjoyed a rewarding teaching career at that institution and at Lake Forest College. Radandt never lost the spark for engaging students in discussing ideas and historical events, drawing often on his and his wife's dramatic and vivid memories of World War II. Now living in the Seattle area in his retirement, Friedhelm has once again returned to his calling as teacher and mentor while imagining his and Elizabeth's college-age grandchildren as readers. It's for them and thousands like them he created the captivating memoir, The Radio Signal.

                                                           

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