Years of Glory: Nelly Benatar and the Pursuit of Justice in Wartime North Africa: by Susan Gilson Miller, Stanford: Stanford University Press, 2021, 248 pp., $30.00; photos, index, bibliography. (cloth) ISBN 9781503628458; $19.95 (ebook) ISBN 9781503629691 (Hardback)

"Years of Glory: Nelly Benatar and the Pursuit of Justice in Wartime North Africa" by Susan Gilson Miller is a historical account of Nelly Benatar, a Jewish civil rights lawyer and activist, who played a pivotal role in saving hundreds of lives during World War II. The book explores Benatar's contributions to the refugee crisis and her efforts to forge connections among influential people and organizations. It also delves into the political and cultural tensions in Morocco under Vichy rule and the impact of anti-Semitism on Benatar's recognition throughout history. The study highlights the relevance of Benatar's story to contemporary refugee crises and emphasizes the importance of remembering and learning from the past. [Extracted from the article]