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Begin with a family.
Understand the history.

Lucy Willemsen-Berkers remembers four childhood years spent in hiding in the wartime Netherlands.

An intimate account set in wartime Netherlands

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THE BOOK

A childhood in hiding.
A story of courage.

Lucy’s Story: My four years as a hidden child in wartime Netherlands recalls the people, places, and experiences Lucy remembers from those years.

Lucy and Robertus stayed in contact over the years, often talking by FaceTime. As Lucy shared her memories, Robertus began taking notes. Those conversations eventually became this book.

Languages: Available in English and Dutch. French translation in progress; German translation planned.

Historical family photograph featured on the cover of Lucy's Story

THE HISTORY BEHIND THE PAGES

History is made of human stories.

Through personal memory, family, and the everyday experiences of wartime, Lucy's Story gives readers a point of connection to the past.

Survivor Stories — Purple Triangles Education Group ↗

THE PUBLISHER

Thoughtfully shared.
Meaningfully remembered.

Lei & Griffel Publishing was established in 1994. This site introduces Lucy's Story and connects readers with resources to explore its historical context.

Lucy Willemsen-Berkers and Robertus G. Berkers are credited on the book cover. Additional biographical details can be added with Robertus’s approval.

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Historical family photograph from Lucy’s Story
Andriane, an educator from Windsor, holding Lucy's Story
A senior reader in Birmingham holding Lucy's Story
Romèl and his father reading Lucy's Story together
A story reaching new generations of readers.

IN READERS’ WORDS

What readers are saying
about Lucy’s Story.

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KEEP THE STORY CLOSE

Discover the book.
Continue the conversation.

Find out more about Lucy's Story, or explore survivor stories and educational resources.

01 / THE BOOK

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02 / LEARN MORE

Explore survivor stories

Visit the Purple Triangles Education Group website and find its Survivor Stories resources.

Survivor Stories at PTEG.ca ↗

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