One Last Shot: Based on a True Story of Wartime Heroism

In this powerful coming-of-age historical fiction novel in verse by Kip Wilson, listeners are introduced to Gerda Taro, a passionate and determined photojournalist who becomes the first woman killed in combat. Growing up as the daughter of Polish Jewish immigrants, Gerta Pohorylle navigates the tumultuous political landscape of pre-war Germany, eventually finding her voice and purpose in photography while in Paris. Partnering with André Friedman, she creates the persona of Robert Capa, but her commitment to documenting the Spanish Civil War pushes her closer to danger, blending the excitement of capturing truth with the perils of political upheaval.