Crash of the Heavens
An Evening with Author Douglas Century: Uncovering the Untold Story of Hannah Senesh
Wednesday, November 19, 7:00 pm
Join us for this international book launch with acclaimed author Douglas Century — a powerful and revealing evening as he presents a new portrait of Hannah Senesh, the heroic poet, paratrooper, and resistance fighter remembered as a beacon of hope during the Holocaust.
Drawing from newly uncovered materials — including never-before-seen photographs, previously unknown poetry, and original song lyrics — Century will introduce a side of Senesh that few have known. Through meticulous research and exclusive archival discoveries, he brings to light a richer, more complex understanding of this iconic figure.
Featuring a tribute through song – beloved pieces inspired by the poetry of Hannah Senesh plus newly discovered work performed by Cantor David Rosen, Tal Katz, our Temple Singers as a well as a question period moderated by Cynthia Good.
Registration includes:
- An opportunity to purchase the book
- A chance to have your copy signed by the author
- Some tasty treats after the presentation
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the woman behind the legend — her voice, her vulnerabilities, and her enduring legacy.
To register click here
Adult Registration – $18
18 and under – free of charge
Book purchase available at event for $42 plus HST
This event is generously sponsored by Diana Goodman
More about Douglas Century:
Douglas Century is the author and coauthor of numerous bestselling books, including Hunting El Chapo, Under and Alone, Brotherhood of Warriors, Barney Ross: The Life of a Jewish Fighter, The Last Boss of Brighton, and Takedown: The Fall of the Last Mafia Empire. His World War II nonfiction narrative, No Surrender, coauthored with Chris Edmonds, was the recipient of a 2020 Christopher Award. Century was born and raised in Calgary and graduated from Princeton University. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Globe and Mail, Rolling Stone, Billboard, and The Guardian.
Review:
“In breathless prose and cinematic detail, the book presents the men and women from all backgrounds joined in concert to save something of European Jewry. We hear the roar of airplane engines, feel the wind as they jump, and brace for impact as they land. We follow them through Eastern European woodlands and shadow them through city streets. . . . This is a book of inspiration for our time, when heroism and self-sacrifice have lost their luster.” —Kirkus Reviews
