The love letters of Gerda and Kurt Klein, revealing one of the greatest love stories ever told. Over fifty years ago, Gerda Weissmann was barely al...
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Nov 10, 2011
Madison
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The hours I read
The Hours After is not like the other Holocaust books I have read. This one focuses more on the story of the survivors and not on what happened in the end. This story is of a liberator and the and one of the people he liberated. This book is composed of the letters that these two wrote to each other.Although you do find your self wondering threw the book what might have been lost in the translations since these letters we first written in German. Other than that thi More...
The Hours After is not like the other Holocaust books I have read. This one focuses more on the story of the survivors and not on what happened in the end. This story is of a liberator and the and one of the people he liberated. This book is composed of the letters that these two wrote to each other.Although you do find your self wondering threw the book what might have been lost in the translations since these letters we first written in German. Other than that thi More...
Jul 14, 2010
Michael
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To be honest, I never actually finished it. From time to time I bring this book out and read a few of the letters sent between Mrs. Klein and her husband Kurt. Beautiful. I meet Mrs. Klein during my Freshman year of college and I have to say that no amount of documentaries, movies, books can bring you to the reality of the horrible events during World War II. Her face told the story. You could catch a glimpse of the horrors she experienced. Any quarrel in your heart is humbled by the beautiful l
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Apr 07, 2009
Caitlin
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A wonderful and bittersweet book about survival, healing and learning to live again. The letters written back from Gerda and Kurt where heartfelt and wonderful...I enjoyed everyone one and how Gerda matured from girl to woman I could see it in her letters. And on that note I think the art of writing letters has died but reading this book brought it back to life for me. If you want a good book of letters this is it!
Feb 23, 2009
B.D.
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Gerda and Kurt's love story is also a poignant story about what happens to refugees after a war. What a struggle for those that survive and how lucky these two were to have found each other.
Nov 02, 2007
Joe
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By the same author as All But My Life, this is a collection of letters between Gerda and Kurt during the months that they waited between their engagement and wedding. It was at times difficult to wade through so many letters, unlike reading a continuous narrative, but there are some really wonderful expressions of love and longing, poignant memories, and deeply meaningful insights based on their war experiences.
Sep 09, 2008
Brittany
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I was luck to have a change to meet Ms Gerda Weissmann Klein. She is the sweet women. Everyone has to read her books.
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