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Nov 04, 2013
Tammy Lee
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This novel was written by a Ukrainian born author of Jewish descent, who had lived most of her adult life in France. She was arrested in 1942, and died at Auschwitz. It was published, in its unfinished form, years after her death , complete with appendices of the author's notes, and other correspondence, giving insight as to the timeline of the written work, and what followed. Very stunning. It is a very unique account of German occupied France during the years of 1941 and 1942, an inside glimps
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Even more incredible the 2nd time around!!!!!!
It was honest, bitter, bold, brave and sad, all mingled together and ended as a lump at my throat when I finished reading it. That's why it deserved my 5stars rating. Until now, I hardly imagined such a talented writer like her, wasted by a cruel war and perished in Auschwitz-just like that!
The book was the closest that we have during those early days of Nazi's occupation in France. It was told in such an honest way, that despite of the cruelty of war in it, we cant help ourselves from disgusted ...more
The book was the closest that we have during those early days of Nazi's occupation in France. It was told in such an honest way, that despite of the cruelty of war in it, we cant help ourselves from disgusted ...more
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