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Hetty: A True Story
An extraordinary story of the struggle and survival of a group of children in a Nazi concentration camp during World War II, this autobiographical tale details the motherly role adopted by the adolescent author during her time in the camp. Adapted from her original autobiography written for adults, this moving memoir—edited and pared back for a younger audience—reveals how...more
Paperback, 288 pages
Published
April 1st 2010
by Fremantle Press
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This is an amazing story of survival written by Hetty Verolme of her 12 - 14 year old self during the time period of WW11.
It is powerfully and wonderfully written - almost eclipsing the likes of The Diary of Anne Frank in story and concept.
Read this if you want to be transported to the harsh periods of those time for another short - yet lasting visit.
It is powerfully and wonderfully written - almost eclipsing the likes of The Diary of Anne Frank in story and concept.
Read this if you want to be transported to the harsh periods of those time for another short - yet lasting visit.
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Hetty’s family was torn apart following the 1940 German Invasion of the Netherlands. Rounded up by the Nazis and then separated from their parents, Hetty and her brothers were sent to the ‘Children’s House’ in Belsen Concentration Camp.
As one of the eldest, Hetty became the ‘Little Mother,’ helping to care not only for her siblings but the other children, as well.
In a direct and powerful style,...more
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As one of the eldest, Hetty became the ‘Little Mother,’ helping to care not only for her siblings but the other children, as well.
In a direct and powerful style,...more
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