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The Girl on the Tracks
How much is she willing to sacrifice for the price of freedom?
Odessa, 1941. As countless German boots march over the Romanian countryside on their way to soviet Russia, a young Jewish girl makes a courageous escape towards a better future. At a time where countless men and women try to survive the death trains, 15-years-old Tatiana attempts to board one… To freedom.
Forced to leave her family, her hopes and her dreams behind, Tatiana’s journey across eastern Europe introduces her to new families – from shady Jewish survivors to trustworthy Russian soldiers. With a clear destination in mind, her life depends on her unwavering willingness to face hatred and discrimination from all sides. If she can survive the winter.
Odessa, 1941. As countless German boots march over the Romanian countryside on their way to soviet Russia, a young Jewish girl makes a courageous escape towards a better future. At a time where countless men and women try to survive the death trains, 15-years-old Tatiana attempts to board one… To freedom.
Forced to leave her family, her hopes and her dreams behind, Tatiana’s journey across eastern Europe introduces her to new families – from shady Jewish survivors to trustworthy Russian soldiers. With a clear destination in mind, her life depends on her unwavering willingness to face hatred and discrimination from all sides. If she can survive the winter.
147 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1994
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About the author
David Keidar
2 booksDavid “Indio” Keidar was born in one of Baron Hirsch's Jewish colonies in Argentina. He made Aliya in 1960, and is a member of Kibutz Nir Am.
His first book "Colonia Villa" was published by Sifriyat Hapoalim Publishing in 1989. “The Girl on the Tracks”, originally published in Hebrew as "My Aunt Tatiana", was first published in 1994.
His first book "Colonia Villa" was published by Sifriyat Hapoalim Publishing in 1989. “The Girl on the Tracks”, originally published in Hebrew as "My Aunt Tatiana", was first published in 1994.
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February 14, 2022
‘Hatred has two banks: one is forgetfulness and the other is recalling’ – surviving Holocaust
Israeli author David “Indio” Keidar was born in Argentina, moved to Israel in 1960 and is a member of Kibbutz Nir Am. He has published two books to date – COLONIA VILLA and now THE GIRL ON THE TRACKS, translated form the Hebrew by Avital Mofaz. This book was first published in Hebrew as MY AUNT TATIANA – a hint about the true story the novel shares.
A new powerful story about surviving the Holocaust, David relates this novel as memory of his aunt, addressing the reader in a manner that invites entry into a journey – ‘How on that day, the Giant Heron titled its head while flying, and sensing that it was impossible to face the bold truth. Therefore, it thought, it would be better to land after spring in an area free of memories. My aunt, Tatiana, was aware of this pressing need, and so she said: in every grain of soil in my country, there are marks of a whip and a flogger, but why aren’t we good at revenge…why? If it was told that a hand went over the walls to erase the suspect history, then my aunt’s father would declare, for example: “These are acts that the mind cannot tolerate madame.” And everyone will shrink, like birds soaring in the sky.’
The map of the story is paced before us: ‘Odessa, 1941. As countless German boots march over the Romanian countryside on their way to soviet Russia, a young Jewish girl makes a courageous escape towards a better future. At a time where countless men and women try to survive the death trains, 15-years-old Tatiana attempts to board one… To freedom. Forced to leave her family, her hopes and her dreams behind, Tatiana’s journey across Eastern Europe introduces her to new families – from shady Jewish survivors to trustworthy Russian soldiers. With a clear destination in mind, her life depends on her unwavering willingness to face hatred and discrimination from all sides. If she can survive the winter.’
The prose reflects David’s conversations with his aunt, mixing her history with at times odd tangents of thoughts and philosophy and comparisons, such as ‘Legs do not think long term, only with time does anger begin to flow in their veins.’ Such written diversions may at first confuse the reader stylistically, but as the novel progresses these ‘interfearences ‘ enhance the author’s approach –a unique style worthy of experiencing.
Israeli author David “Indio” Keidar was born in Argentina, moved to Israel in 1960 and is a member of Kibbutz Nir Am. He has published two books to date – COLONIA VILLA and now THE GIRL ON THE TRACKS, translated form the Hebrew by Avital Mofaz. This book was first published in Hebrew as MY AUNT TATIANA – a hint about the true story the novel shares.
A new powerful story about surviving the Holocaust, David relates this novel as memory of his aunt, addressing the reader in a manner that invites entry into a journey – ‘How on that day, the Giant Heron titled its head while flying, and sensing that it was impossible to face the bold truth. Therefore, it thought, it would be better to land after spring in an area free of memories. My aunt, Tatiana, was aware of this pressing need, and so she said: in every grain of soil in my country, there are marks of a whip and a flogger, but why aren’t we good at revenge…why? If it was told that a hand went over the walls to erase the suspect history, then my aunt’s father would declare, for example: “These are acts that the mind cannot tolerate madame.” And everyone will shrink, like birds soaring in the sky.’
The map of the story is paced before us: ‘Odessa, 1941. As countless German boots march over the Romanian countryside on their way to soviet Russia, a young Jewish girl makes a courageous escape towards a better future. At a time where countless men and women try to survive the death trains, 15-years-old Tatiana attempts to board one… To freedom. Forced to leave her family, her hopes and her dreams behind, Tatiana’s journey across Eastern Europe introduces her to new families – from shady Jewish survivors to trustworthy Russian soldiers. With a clear destination in mind, her life depends on her unwavering willingness to face hatred and discrimination from all sides. If she can survive the winter.’
The prose reflects David’s conversations with his aunt, mixing her history with at times odd tangents of thoughts and philosophy and comparisons, such as ‘Legs do not think long term, only with time does anger begin to flow in their veins.’ Such written diversions may at first confuse the reader stylistically, but as the novel progresses these ‘interfearences ‘ enhance the author’s approach –a unique style worthy of experiencing.
May 21, 2022
No Room For Hate
A story of a young Jewish in Russia. Who’s family sent Hera d her
two brothers away to save them. She tells about their story. A in rideable story, one that should be read by all. After all that happened
to her she could not hate or take revenge, she just forgave and got on with her life. This is one book that you should read.
Debra H.
A story of a young Jewish in Russia. Who’s family sent Hera d her
two brothers away to save them. She tells about their story. A in rideable story, one that should be read by all. After all that happened
to her she could not hate or take revenge, she just forgave and got on with her life. This is one book that you should read.
Debra H.
May 25, 2022
The Girl on the Tracks
I found this book almost impossible to read with any understanding. I did get the gist of the story, but the similes and writing were difficult to understand. I did not enjoy this at all, and there have been very few books about which I can say something like this. Not recommended.
I found this book almost impossible to read with any understanding. I did get the gist of the story, but the similes and writing were difficult to understand. I did not enjoy this at all, and there have been very few books about which I can say something like this. Not recommended.
July 1, 2023
I have never DNF a book but this one was close. I don’t remember a single thing I read in the first half of the book, it was choppy and not much made sense. The second half was “ok” which is why I gave it a star and decided to finish it. The book was nothing like the summary at all.
May 15, 2022
weird
Not what I expected, seemed a bit all over the place, could not get into the book in the first 4 chapters. Never finished it
Not what I expected, seemed a bit all over the place, could not get into the book in the first 4 chapters. Never finished it
May 21, 2022
All ready did on Amazon.
September 29, 2022
First book ever I actually deleted. Not worth more then on star. I read lots of books plenty on the story of the Jews.
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