Paige Bowers is an award-winning journalist and acclaimed author, best known for her powerful biography General Niece, which uncovers the extraordinary life of Geneviève de Gaulle, niece of French leader Charles de Gaulle.

In this episode, we explore the incredible story of Geneviève de Gaulle, a young woman who joined the French Resistance, was arrested by the Gestapo, and survived the horrors of the Ravensbrück concentration camp. Bowers takes us through Geneviève’s transformation from a quiet student into a fearless resistor, her brutal imprisonment, and how she emerged as a lifelong advocate for justice and dignity.

We also dive into the broader impact of her story—how she shaped postwar France, fought for human rights, and left behind a legacy of courage and compassion that still resonates today.

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