Barb's Book
Suggestions & Comments
This list includes
a few of my suggestions for further reading
Snow Treasure - Marie McSwigan
A sequence of events follows the Nazi invasion of Norway.
Comment - A book for children. It teaches that children can make a
significant contribution in a time of great need
The Hiding Place - Corrie ten Boom
A Christian family opens their home and hearts to the Jews
during the Nazi occupation of Holland.
Comment
- an inspirational story about sacrifice, generosity and the
blessing of 'home'
The Chosen - Chaim Potok
Two Jewish boys struggle with their differences, yet continue to
be friends.
Comment - a moving account of the power of deep relationships
Man’s Search for Meaning - Erich
Fromm
A common man is imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp and
reflects on his experience and survival.
Comment
- an insight into the depth and purpose of man's existence in the
world
Eva’s Story - Eva Schloss
Eva and her family suffer extensive changes and losses due to
the Nazi invasion of Western Europe. Comment - Bitterness
is absent in the honest telling of this tragic personal story, and
the recognition of hope and appreciation for life throughout
A Tribute to Anne Frank - Anna
Steenmeijer & Otto Frank
Many people share their reaction to "The Diary of Anne Frank"
through letters, artwork, books, performances, memorials. Comment
- I recognized how a story can serve as a vehicle for truth and
healing
The Home Front: Germany - Charles
Whiting
Daily life is transformed in a shockingly short period of time
by Hitler and his followers. Comment - I was shaken by
the vulnerability of youth, how easily they were misled and
victimized to the point of betraying their family values and loved
ones
Hidden Children - Jane Marks
A number of individuals tell their stories of loss during the
Holocaust.
Comment - It was astounding to reflect on the incredible
extent of suffering and loss throughout the Holocaust... the fear,
insecurity, mistrust that continued for years afterwards
Hannah’s Suitcase - Karen Levine
A teacher and group of students make a great discovery through a
search for answers about the Holocaust. Comment - I was
inspired by this example of how we can learn from history
The Night Trilogy - Elie Wiesel
All Rivers Run to the Sea: Memoirs - Elie Wiesel
One of the world’s greatest scholars and thinkers shares his
memoirs, and invites us into the depths of his struggle to exist in
an imperfect and troubled world. Comment - I was moved by
Wiesel’s honesty, insight, generosity and deep concern for all of
mankind
Strangers in Their Own Land: Young
Jews in Germany and Austria Today - Peter Sichrovsky
Children of survivors and perpetrators of the Holocaust share
their stories, their journey to understand the truth and cope with
revelations of the past and their personal heritage.
Comment - These stories raise important concerns and issues about
healing and working for peace.
Inside the Third Reich: Memoirs -
Albert Speer
An educated architect struggles with his personal deception
under the reign of Hitler. Comment - I wondered what
individual qualities and motives would cause a German citizen to
turn toward evil.
A Holocaust Reader - Lucy Dawidowicz
Discrimination and persecution of the Jewish people has occurred
throughout the course of history. As steps were taken by leaders in
governments, organizations and churches, that ultimately led to the
Holocaust … countless people turned away. Comment - I was
reminded that even the very smallest acts of injustice and
indifference are extremely dangerous.
Other
Good Books
The
Destruction of European Jews - Raul Hindenburg
The Holocaust:
A History of the Jews of Europe during the Second World War -
Martin Gilbert
The Pity of it All: A History of the
Jews in Germany 1743-1933 - Amos Elon
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