“Even in war, humanity survives through kindness, resilience, and bravery.”
– Marian Takens
Marian Takens grew up as one of eight children. Originally from Grand Rapids, her family left Michigan during the Great Depression to the Netherlands. But as WWII broke out in Europe, the Takens family became trapped in the country – leaving Marian’s father to become a key figure in the Dutch Resistance.
The family account will be featured in a special documentary to be aired on PBS. “The Long Way Home” documents the power of the Takens’ resilience and hope, and reminding audiences that compassion and empathy still matter in times of conflict…