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Flora: I Was But a Child
This is the gripping story of a young girl and her two little sisters hidden in convents in Belgium during the Holocaust. Their mother's remarkable intuition and initiative, together with the selfless assistance and the vigilance of two righteous among the nations, George Ranson and Pere (Father) Bruno helped save them. Flora's story is one of the uncommon cases where good triumphed over absolute evil in the Holocaust; it is a tribute to those who took great risk to thwart the Nazis. The entire family survivred and Flora reflects on her " I am at peace, no one killed them. They did not vanish without a trace like the millions of victims in the Holocaust. I know where they are buried and they rest in peace."
180 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2007
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November 30, 2012
The only other book I've read on the Holocaust was the Diary of Anne Frank. That book was very depressing. I wasn't sure about this one. This book was very realistically told. It showed how a normal little girl's childhood was uprooted and turned upside down without really understanding WHY. It also told of how many people risked their lives to help Flora, her mother, and two sisters. Great book!
January 11, 2019
Personal connection with the author made it all the more special.
July 1, 2007
Flora worked on parts of this book in our workshop and I am completely in love with it and her and the amazing process Jack (her husband) has gone through to have this published. Unfortunatley, our Flora had a stroke a year or so ago and has been left unable to communicate 100%. Jack has taken it upon himself to make sure that her voice is heard, nonetheless. To be honest, I haven't actually read the book, as it's hot off the US presses. I am awaiting my copy, soon to be sent by Jack. No matter what, I am and will be its biggest fan.
April 1, 2015
This was a very captivating memoir about a young girl and her little sisters and their bravery during wartime, I was touched by Flora Mendelovitz Singer's story and feel that it is one that so many human beings can learn from. I am sorry I never got to know Flora, but I feel as though I have made a friend of her through reading this book.
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