Terrible things happened to Stephane Hessel when he fought in the French resistance seventy years ago. But he hasn't stop fighting. Now, at the age of 94, he's written a best seller that's inspired many young people. Find out what's behind the new French resistance.

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Part Three of The Current

Resistance Fighter: Stephane Hessel

If you fought with the French resistance in the early 1940's there was a popular song that helped lift spirits: Le Chant de Partisans.

Seventy years later, one of the last survivors of the French resistance is still trying to lift spirits. Stephane Hessel played a key role fighting the Nazi occupiers during the Second World War. Today, the 94 year old former freedom fighter is inspiring people to join a modern resistance. His book, Time for Outrage has sold more than four million copies in 30 languages. Stephane Hessel joined us from New York City.

Related Links:

• A Resistance Hero Fires Up the French By Elaine Sciolino - NY Times
• WWII Survivor Stirs Literary World With 'Outrage' By Eleanor Beardsley - NPR

Music Bridge

Artist: Yann Tiersen
Cd: Le Fabuleux Destin D'Amelie Poulain Film
Cut: # 1, J'Y Suis Jamais Alle
Label: Labels
Spine: 8102292

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