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prunepie
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does any read holocaust books?
I read a few firsthjand account books awhile ago and been reqding more lately. Anyone else? Reading "I shall live" by orenstein and last week read "in my hands. Memories of a holocaust rescuer" by irene gut opdyke.
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Posted 2/4/12 9:36 PM  |
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Re: does any read holocaust books?
I went to the Holocaust museum in Washington DC. They had a lot of books there. Maybe you could check their website for ideas?
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| Posted 2/7/12 2:44 PM |
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sunflowerjesss
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Re: does any read holocaust books?
I read Sarah's Key last year.
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| Posted 2/9/12 12:58 PM |
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MaeDe
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Re: does any read holocaust books?
I read Sarah's key and the book theif , both very sad but good and insightful.
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| Posted 2/9/12 9:33 PM |
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Mushesgirl
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Re: does any read holocaust books?
I read I Am Rosemarie when I was a teen and Sarah's key recently. My grandparents were survivors so tough to take. Not sure i'll read more.
My mother read Treblinka.
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| Posted 2/14/12 6:12 AM |
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Alexandra17
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Re: does any read holocaust books?
Posted by sunflowerjesss
I read Sarah's Key last year.
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| Posted 2/24/12 8:44 AM |
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LSP2005
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Re: does any read holocaust books?
There is a Holocaust Museum in Glen Cove as well.
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| Posted 3/2/12 11:15 PM |
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mrsyoungmommy
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Re: does any read holocaust books?
You absolutely have to read "Auschwitz: A Doctor's Eyewitness Account" by Miklos Nyiszli
I read it a few years ago and recently stumbled across it on the B&N website and purchased it for my Nook. I've been into a more trashy romance novel mood lately, but when I am ready for a more serious read, I will pick this one up again.
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| Posted 3/3/12 5:21 PM |
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brassmunky
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Re: does any read holocaust books?
i highly recommend viktor frankl's 'man's search for meaning'.
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| Posted 3/5/12 7:33 PM |
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prunepie
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Re: does any read holocaust books?
Posted by mrsyoungmommy
You absolutely have to read "Auschwitz: A Doctor's Eyewitness Account" by Miklos Nyiszli
I read it a few years ago and recently stumbled across it on the B&N website and purchased it for my Nook. I've been into a more trashy romance novel mood lately, but when I am ready for a more serious read, I will pick this one up again.
i read that one a few years ago and nothing comes close imo for factual details and the horror yet at the same time...being able to almost feel how this man had to detach emotionally to stay alive. very gripping
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| Posted 3/5/12 8:41 PM |
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mrswask
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Re: does any read holocaust books?
Posted by prunepie
Posted by mrsyoungmommy
You absolutely have to read "Auschwitz: A Doctor's Eyewitness Account" by Miklos Nyiszli
I read it a few years ago and recently stumbled across it on the B&N website and purchased it for my Nook. I've been into a more trashy romance novel mood lately, but when I am ready for a more serious read, I will pick this one up again.
i read that one a few years ago and nothing comes close imo for factual details and the horror yet at the same time...being able to almost feel how this man had to detach emotionally to stay alive. very gripping
I cannot imagine ever being able to read something like this.
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| Posted 3/5/12 9:54 PM |
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Re: does any read holocaust books?
I read Triumph of Hope years ago.
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| Posted 3/6/12 6:38 PM |
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queensgal
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Re: does any read holocaust books?
I just read Those Who Save Us and it is actually about a german woman who survives during the war by becoming a mistress to an SS officer.
It is really riveting - I can't get it out of my head and just such an interesting perspective. It really makes you question if this woman is a victim or partly responsible?
I'm not sure if you would be interested in this angle on the topic but I thought it was a great read.
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| Posted 3/9/12 2:09 PM |
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prunepie
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Re: does any read holocaust books?
Posted by queensgal
I just read Those Who Save Us and it is actually about a german woman who survives during the war by becoming a mistress to an SS officer.
It is really riveting - I can't get it out of my head and just such an interesting perspective. It really makes you question if this woman is a victim or partly responsible?
I'm not sure if you would be interested in this angle on the topic but I thought it was a great read.
is this a true story?
sounds very interesting indeed! ty
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| Posted 3/9/12 10:49 PM |
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queensgal
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Re: does any read holocaust books?
Posted by prunepie
Posted by queensgal
I just read Those Who Save Us and it is actually about a german woman who survives during the war by becoming a mistress to an SS officer.
It is really riveting - I can't get it out of my head and just such an interesting perspective. It really makes you question if this woman is a victim or partly responsible?
I'm not sure if you would be interested in this angle on the topic but I thought it was a great read.
is this a true story?
sounds very interesting indeed! ty
No, not true - historical fiction.
But it's very believable and I like the way it was written. Sort of like Sarah's Key in that it weaves a modern story (of her daughter, now in the US) and the mother's story during the war.
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| Posted 3/10/12 2:03 PM |
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prunepie
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jennifer
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Re: does any read holocaust books?
thank you!
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| Posted 3/10/12 7:14 PM |
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MrsPowers
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Re: does any read holocaust books?
The Book Thief is an amazing book!
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| Posted 3/11/12 10:03 AM |
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mrswask
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Re: does any read holocaust books?
Posted by queensgal
I just read Those Who Save Us and it is actually about a german woman who survives during the war by becoming a mistress to an SS officer.
It is really riveting - I can't get it out of my head and just such an interesting perspective. It really makes you question if this woman is a victim or partly responsible?
I'm not sure if you would be interested in this angle on the topic but I thought it was a great read.
Reading this right now. I looked for it after seeing your recommendation. Just finished The Book Thief and went right into this. Excellent books but both very difficult to take, obviously. I think I'm going to need some light reading after I finish this.
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| Posted 5/15/12 9:54 PM |
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Pumpkin1
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Re: does any read holocaust books?
The Invisible Bridge is another good one.
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| Posted 5/17/12 3:45 PM |
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Bella01
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Re: does any read holocaust books?
Posted by MaeDe
I read Sarah's key and the book theif , both very sad but good and insightful.
Both excellent books!!
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| Posted 5/18/12 9:52 AM |
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