I met this woman personally and she is amazing. This shows the Holocaust from the perspective of ...
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Wow...a must read if you are interested. I met this woman personally and she is amazing. This shows the Holocaust from the perspective of people who had to pretend they weren't Jewish and adapted/survived in Poland by pretending to be Christian. A great read if you want info about women during the Holocaust, and a great read in general.
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I first learned of this incredible woman, Immaculee Ilibagiza, on a PBS show and was so moved I wanted to read her story. She tells her story and the story of her culture portraying her joys and interest, as well as the events. Knowing the outcome made the book more exciting- that she lived through this holocaust and most of all the blessing of knowing how she is able to forgive. She speaks to universal love and acceptance and forgiveness that teaches me and I believe others, how to heal our wounds and the wounds of others. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. LLM
4260525
I personally know Edward and he is an amazing human being. This true story gives me shivers just thinking about surviving that time. The true story is not the movie and this is an amazing real account of the horror of what genocide is. I can't imagine being there except through a true survivors account. Read this book, your life will be changed. 5 stars across the board.
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The Jewish survivors in this presentation were incredibly brave.  I am amazed they survived and went on to live prosperous lives, although they were scarred for life.  Their stories so touched my heart and opened my eyes to horrors I had not heard about.  I have seen horrible footage from documentaries, but these people lived it and had so much more to share.  I would love to thank each of them for breaking the silence and sharing their horrific experiences, so we would know the truth and realize how hate turns man into unbelievable monsters.
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This was a fascinating account. I have read many books about the Holocaust, but no account that so closely follows the amazing and inspiring personal story of one person, before and during over three years, in Auschwitz/ Birkenau . It was especially heartening to read accounts of so many acts of sacrifice and loving kindness - Rena is both on the giving and receiving end of these.

Kindle edition was fine - a few typos, mostly toward the end.

I am grateful to Rina Kornreich Gelissen and the person who interviewed her for bringing this story to the public.
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I've watched documentaries and read stuff about  the Jewish Holocaust but this Lady's story will have you hooked from the beginning. She went through so much hell and survived. This book will  make you really think about life.
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As the daughter of a Holocaust survivor I have grown up with the people who have survived, that is, partisans and victims of concentration camps. Their courage, strength, compassion and spirituality as well as their sadness and isolation enveloped me from a very young age. These dual characteristics often made me feel apart, much like immigrants might feel or people from other cultures and even individuals with special needs. As an educator I am convinced that the process of healing is up to each individual. Alter Weiner, the ultimate educator has documented his life's experiences with the purpose of supplying those tools of courage,strength, compassion and faith to our young people. I have spoken personally to Alter Weiner who feels empowered by the young men and women he meets daily from various backgrounds and enviornments who have connected with his life story. These compassionate connections are essential in the process of healing. From A Name to a Number is a tearful and powerful testimony about a teenager's survival in the Holocaust. It should be read most importantly by our teenagers.
  Sincerely,
  Frieda Givon
  Graduate of Bank Street College of
  Education
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This is one of the best books I have read telling her story of happenings during the years of the Holocaust. Most books are  written in generalities by men in that terrible time in history. But this book was personal (first person) from a woman who lived through the Holocaust and survived to tell her story.
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Through her's and her family's experience, the author conveyed passion and depth of knowledge for those who suffered in the holocaust and WW2.
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I am amazed at this woman who changed the world [okay, only the Southern seaboard] and did it within the confines of a restrictive society. She had wonderfully enlightened and supportive men in her life, but she didn't always need them. This woman is part of our American Heritage and she is amazing.
the author did a very good job of putting flesh on the bones of a historical figure. Thanks
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I have not yet had an opportunity to read 'Give Me the Children', but I was fortunate enough to hear Pola tell her story at Emory University last week. Her history is one of incredible dimensions. I highly suggest learning more about her life through reading this book, and especially gaining understanding of the deepest meaning of the powerful phrase: "Give me the children".

This book will certainly give you an insight into life during the Holocaust in Poland and the potential of people.
4546033
The Nazi officers wife is truly remarkable story of an educated Jewish woman's life and survival in Vienna and Nazi Germany.
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It's difficult to imagine trying to do what's best for your family, Jewish or not, during a time like the holocaust . Non Jewish families choosing to risk everything to protect members of Jewish families.  Yolanda has done a great job telling the story about her family's experience as she remembers her life as a child.  I admire her for revisiting all of the families in Greece who helped her and her family survive and telling their story too. This woman is a true survivor in every sense ofthe word.
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I was spellbound by this book! Helga Schneiders honesty and courage for writing about her painful past is quite admirable.

Her mother was a frightening figure full of hate and had a complete lack of compassion.  She abandons her children to become a concentration camp guard and even fifty years later still has no regrets. It must be horribly painful to have such a  amoral parent, but in the context of a horrible war one can imagine how difficult it must have been.

I do not see this as Holocust literature as some have said, but more about a daughter trying to understand how she could have been given birth by such an evil person. I think it is an important piece of work. Thank you Helga Schneider it really made an impact on me.
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A look from the other side! A woman who grew up in Htler's Germany. This was a story I could not put down. It put a face on a person who was dragged into the war and how she survived. I found her claim that she did not know what her country was doing to the Jews completely believable. Even her own daughter had doubts about her until she heard her whole story. She knew Jews were mistreated, but did not know the truth about the death camps. She had Jewish friends that she stuck by, not realizing how bad they had it. Her family did not like Hitler, but knew they had to keep their opinions to themselves. She was sent to a work camp in Russia and was able to survive under terrible conditions.
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This book opened my eyes in several ways. I have a more in depth understanding of what occurred during the Holocaust as well as at Auschwitz, but more importantly the strength, courage, and endless love that lived inside of someone who faced unimaginable horrors. I also could not put this book down. It was a beautiful translation of Rena's story. I feel inspired by Rena's ability to survive and overcome the atrocities that were thrown at her. Wherever you are now Rena, know that you have touched, inspired, and moved so many people. I will never forget you or your story. Rest in peace.
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"A Walk With Esther" will touch your heart and open your mind to what happened during the Jewish Holocaust.  The uniqueness and beauty of this book is hearing the heart of the author and her daughter who wanted young readers to know about a part of history written through the eyes of young authors and illustrators.  The authenticity of these three women named Esther and other Holocaust survivors will enlighten your thinking about what they experienced then and what they are doing with their lives now.  I highly recommend this book to share with others as well as for yourself.