Near the Danube Bridge

ISBN: 9781665750516

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After surviving the cruelty of the labor camps, Kalman Hartig naively believed that he had proved his faith to God. Little did he know what new challenges lay ahead. His wife, Hermina (Minka) Kirchner, experienced her own war horrors as a child. Kalman and Minka and their children escaped the communist regime. Together they struggled, loved, and healed.

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A Symphony of Survival: A Life Forged in Faith

Born into a world of privilege, Kalman Hartig’s life was a symphony of music, art, and literature. But his harmony was shattered by a single choice: joining the Seventh-day Adventist movement. Under a communist regime, his faith became an act of defiance, leading to a two-year sentence of hard labor for his stance as a conscientious objector.

In the brutal silence of the labor camps, Kalman found his strength not in steel, but in spirit. He clung to the melodies of classical music and the timeless truths of the Bible to preserve his sanity and his life. He survived, believing his faith had been proven, only to face new and even greater challenges.

Together with his wife, Minka—a woman who had endured her own wartime traumas—he orchestrated a daring escape for their family. Their new life was a journey of struggle and healing, a testament to the enduring power of love and an unwavering faith in the face of unimaginable adversity.

Discover a story that proves faith can withstand any trial. A Symphony of Survival is more than a memoir—it's a testament to the human spirit and God's enduring grace. Order your copy today and be inspired by a life that was lived in complete harmony with God's will.

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Item Format Paperback
Author Name Catherine Allen-Walters
Publisher Distributed by Pacific Press Publishing
Weight (lbs) 1.200000
Page Count 306
Language English
Year Published 2024

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book powerfully illustrates the strength of faith and unwavering moral conviction.
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“Near the Danube Bridge,” an inspiring account by Catherine Allen-Walters and Elizabeth Hartig Luntulo, recounts the life of Kalman Hartig, a Seventh-day Adventist who bravely endured severe persecution during communist Yugoslavia. From an Adventist perspective, the book powerfully illustrates the strength of faith and unwavering moral conviction. Hartig’s steadfast refusal to compromise his beliefs, such as observing the Sabbath and being a conscientious objector, exemplifies the core Adventist values of integrity and unwavering dedication to God.

Hartig’s faith, deeply intertwined with his personal and family life, serves as a testament to the enduring power of religious convictions in the face of adversity. Through this book, Allen-Walters not only presents a historical narrative but also emphasizes the enduring relevance of Adventist beliefs, making it an engaging read for those who value faith-based resilience and the triumph of the human spirit over oppression.

Laffit Cortes, Pastor of the Escondido Seventh-Day Adventist Church
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This book is about a family’s journey in faith in the midst of persecution.
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This well-written and captivating book is a reminder of the necessity of commitment to one’s faith, family, and values in the presence of bigotry, discrimination, and persecution. You will be captured by a story that reveals the power, endurance, and triumph of faith when it is confronted by evil, hatred, and the pain of persecution. But this book also reveals family members struggling in their relationship with God and with each other. And in the process, you may find yourself challenged regarding the depth of your own faith.

Gary Taber, Retired Pastor and Author of Surprised by the Lord’s Prayer

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