Tehran Children

In "The Last Resort," author Mikhal Dekel uncovers the harrowing and largely untold story of Polish Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi terror during World War II. Focusing on her father, Hannan Teitel, and aunt Regina, the narrative chronicles their perilous journey through the Soviet Union, enduring forced labor camps and facing unimaginable hardships, ultimately leading to their evacuation to Mandatory Palestine. Blending memoir with extensive archival research, Dekel enriches the tale with insights from diverse companions, illuminating the resilience of those who survived this extraordinary odyssey.