Review:Most of the negative comments concerning this most remarkable book are directed at the abridgement, not the book itself. I found nothing in the abridgement offensive or distorting. The introduction is terrible and does, in fact, betray a deep misunderstanding of Spengler. But I was able to read the abridgement with pleasure (in a day, too) and then go out and buy the two-volume hardcover edition later on. Now nearly ten years later I still find Spengler the most insightful historian that has... Read more

Review:The story of Alicia Appleman Jurman as told in this book is one of the best written, fastest paced, most interesting survivor accounts from the Holocaust. It reads like a well written novel but is entirely a true story. It is also much more interesting than other accounts, such as Anne Frank's Diary, due to the broader scope of Alicia's life, she was not confined to a hiding place for most of the war but instead survived by staying on the move. Read more

Review:Having read over 42 books on the holocaust, unquestionably, "Auschwitz" is thus far "the" most vivid description of the hell the Nazis inflicted on innocent people, young, old, children, informed, and various ethnic representatives. The psychology of the unbelievable sadism, brutality and terror inflicted by the Nazis to other human beings is incomprehensible to me. This book is a factual telling by a very heroic survivor. I am still in disbelieve that anyone could survive what she did - and the... Read more

Review:I have read numerous books on survivors, the holocaust, and war but this one rises to the 'top'... from the beginning to the end, I felt one with Clara and her family. As her story unfolded and took them into hiding, so did the writing. I felt every minute of their life underground and their day to day life. The web of characters made it a page turner; and those that put everything on the line to save those unknown to them are 'heroes' ... I dare not say more because I'd like others to take Clar... Read more

Review:This is a very interesting and loving word's that tell of the love a family has for one another,and their love of others even the ones who inflicted such pain and suffering,the strong values of the Jewish people passed on from the parents,the love and respect for the human life. God bless allof the Jewish people. Read more

Review:This book chronicles one person's tragic memories of life during Hitler's reign of terror. Nonna tells of the love of her family, and describes the horrors they endured unto death. Courage beyond the ordinary, and heroic survival despite the demonic evil released upon defenseless men, women and children are presented with the underlying hope of "never again." Read more

Review:Detailed, specific and full of examples. Almost too horrific to read all the way through, but a "must-read" to appreciate just how cruel man can be to his fellow man, and be sure we do not let it happen again. Moving. Read more

Review:This true story of a mother of seven fleeing from Germany's Satan with her husband and children is gripping. Interwoven with historical developments I found the storyline and writing style to be captivating. May these stories continue to be told honoring those who suffered so much for life and freedom. Read more

Review:I have read most books about the concentration and extermination camps built by the Nazi's. I have also read a lot about Stalin's Gulags. This book was different in so many ways from the others. The research Ms. Helm did astounded me from the very first paragraph. I cannot begin to imagine the amount of work she put into writing this amazing book. It was very difficult to read due to the pain of these women, and I can barely think about what it must have been like to interview survivors and... Read more

Review:Very informative. Presents the information needed for re-education and learn the facts regarding the African holocaust. All the things that were not taught us in grade school growing up. John Henrik Clark breaks it down with references to support everything written in this book. Some people may not like what they will learn about Christopher Columbus but this information concerning the African slave trade and the European invasion of the "new world" is important not just to African Americans... Read more