Sarah A. (sla506) - , reviewed on 11/12/2009 + 35 more book reviews

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I completely devoured this novel. Once I started, I could not put it down. I was fascinated by this woman's life and experiences through WW2. We all know that the Jews suffered great horrors in the concentration camps, but we hear little of those who suffered in so many other ways. This woman wasn't sent to a concentration camp, but her experiences were just as tragic. I am moved by this woman's courage and ability to cope through extreme hardship. The unspeakable amounts of fear that she had to endure are heart-breaking.

Not only was this woman's story fascinating, but her representation of what was going on in Europe during that time was very educational. It was like getting a first-hand, inside look at the thoughts and intentions of not only the Germans, but also the French, British, Russians, and Americans. I saw WW2 from her viewpoint, and it was very different from that of other books I've read about the holocaust.

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