Lucie Aubrac

About the Author

Lucie Aubrac, born Lucie Samuel in 1912 in the French Alps, was a fearless member of the French Resistance during World War II, whose life of courage and defiance against Nazi occupation has inspired generations. A history teacher by profession, she joined the Resistance in 1940 alongside her husband Raymond, engaging in daring acts of sabotage, intelligence gathering, and rescue operations that saved countless lives. Her memoir, Outwitting the Gestapo, vividly recounts her personal exploits, including the audacious plot to free Raymond from Gestapo custody in 1943, blending raw emotion with historical insight. After the war, Aubrac continued advocating for justice and human rights, serving on international committees and lecturing on the importance of resistance against tyranny. Her legacy endures as a symbol of unyielding bravery and moral conviction in the face of oppression.