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My Mother's Secret: A Novel Based On A True Holocaust Story J.L. Witterick
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This book is an inspiring account of the Holocaust, written by a Polish woman and her daughter. It is based on a true story and tells the story of how the mother and daughter hid two Jewish families and a German soldier for almost two years. The author's honesty and humanity is remarkable, and the book is a reminder of the bravery and humanity of those affected. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Holocaust.
Inspired by a true story, My Mothers Secret is a captivating and ultimately uplifting tale intertwining the lives of two Jewish families in hiding from the Nazis, a fleeing German soldier, and the mother and daughter who team up to save them all. Franciszka and her daughter, Helena, are simple, ordinary people…until 1939, when the Nazis invade their homeland. Providing shelter to Jews in Nazi-occupied Poland is a death sentence, but Franciszka and Helena do exactly that. In their tiny home in Sokal, they hide a Jewish family in a loft above their pigsty, a Jewish doctor with his wife and son in a makeshift cellar under the …
Inspired by a true story, My Mothers Secret is a captivating and ultimately uplifting tale intertwining the lives of two Jewish families in hiding from the Nazis, a fleeing German soldier, and the mother and daughter who team up to save them all. Franciszka and her daughter, Helena, are simple, ordinary people…until 1939, when the Nazis invade their homeland. Providing shelter to Jews in Nazi-occupied Poland is a death sentence, but Franciszka and Helena do exactly that. In their tiny home in Sokal, they hide a Jewish family in a loft above their pigsty, a Jewish doctor with his wife and son in a makeshift cellar under the kitchen, and a defecting German soldier in the attic-each party completely unknown to the others. For everyone to survive, Franciszka will have to outsmart her neighbors and the German commander. Told simply and succinctly from four different perspectives-all under one roof-My Mothers Secret is a testament to the kindness, courage, and generosity of ordinary people who chose to be extraordinary. Format 208 pages, Paperback Published September 2, 2014 by Berkley USED BOOK IN VERY GOOD - CONDITION 23-179
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This book is an inspiring account of the Holocaust, written by a Polish woman and her daughter. It is based on a true story and tells the story of how the mother and daughter hid two Jewish families and a German soldier for almost two years. The author's honesty and humanity is remarkable, and the book is a reminder of the bravery and humanity of those affected. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Holocaust.
Pros
- Life affirming subject matter
- Easy to read
- Well-written
- Provides historical context
- Provides insight into Holocaust survivors
Cons
- Informal tone
- Less emotional storytelling
- Lacks emotional connection to characters
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Inspired by a true story, My Mothers Secret is a captivating and ultimately uplifting tale intertwining the lives of two Jewish families in hiding from the Nazis, a fleeing German soldier, and the mother and daughter who team up to save them all. Franciszka and her daughter, Helena, are simple, ordinary people…until 1939, when the Nazis invade their homeland. Providing shelter to Jews in Nazi-occupied Poland is a death sentence, but Franciszka and Helena do exactly that. In their tiny home in Sokal, they hide a Jewish family in a loft above their pigsty, a Jewish doctor with his wife and son in a makeshift cellar under the kitchen, and a defecting German soldier in the attic-each party completely unknown to the others. For everyone to survive, Franciszka will have to outsmart her neighbors and the German commander. Told simply and succinctly from four different perspectives-all under one roof-My Mothers Secret is a testament to the kindness, courage, and generosity of ordinary people who chose to be extraordinary. Format 208 pages, Paperback Published September 2, 2014 by Berkley USED BOOK IN VERY GOOD - CONDITION 23-179
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