Family of Spies: A World War II Story
✓ Product data checked October 23, 2026
Family of Spies tells the true story of the Kuehns, a prominent Berlin family who saw the Nazis' rise as a way out of hard times and ended up spying for Germany and Japan in Hawaii, with a role in the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The book opens when Christine Kuehn receives a screenwriter's letter about her family and her seventy-year-old father finally breaks down. A New York Times, USA Today and indie bestseller, it reads like a thriller while staying nonfiction. It suits a history buff who enjoys World War II stories that have never been told before.
Why it makes a good gift
Best for : A history buff, especially one interested in World War II
Best occasion : Father's Day, birthdays or Christmas
Why it works : Even readers who have read a lot about the war are unlikely to know this family's story, and the listing compares its pace to a suspense novel. It gives a history fan something new to talk about.
Avoid if : The recipient avoids books centered on Nazi-era subjects.
For
Him, Retirement
Budget
$$ — Affordable
Frequently asked questions
Is it a true story?
Yes, it is nonfiction about the Kuehn family's espionage during World War II.
What period does it cover?
The rise of the Nazis through the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Is it a bestseller?
Yes, a New York Times, USA Today and indie bestseller.
How many pages?
The Amazon listing does not specify.
