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4.51 AVERAGE
4.51 AVERAGE
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Excellent memoir but not adding to school library collection as it requires a more mature reader.
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Graphic: Sexual content
I got an ARC from visiting a library conference and took the opportunity to read this as soon as I got it. This is a necessary read, especially if you're interested in Holocaust survivor testimonies and WWII studies. There are certainly difficult passages and painful situations told by Dr. Edith Eger, even in this young adult edition. But nonetheless, it's important to acknowledge the history that took place and to never forget human atrocities. At the same time, however, it's worth recognizing how to forgive oneself and how to recover from even the worst of of the world.
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Have you ever read a book that just emotionally destroyed you? A book that made you cry both tears of sadness and joy. The Ballerina of Auschwitz, a memoir written by Holocaust survivor Edith Eger is that book for me. The story focuses on Edith a talented dancer and gymnast who is deported to a nazi concentration camp with her family.
This story didn't flinch away from telling about Edith's experience at the concentration camp. It was horrifying to read about what she endured, but somehow Edith's story also was filled with hope. Even in the dire conditions of the concentration camp, she found moments of light and the strength to survive. There is a particular scene in the book when they first arrive at the camp. The women are stripped of their clothes and their hair is shaved off. Edith's sister Magda asks her how she looks. While thinking she looks like a mangy dog, Edith realizes Magda needs reassurance, so she tells her how beautiful her eyes are now that she can see them. "It's the first time I see that we have a choice to pay attention to what we've lost or to pay attention to what we still have." It's these small moments throughout the book where Edith chooses to be positive in such harsh circumstances that give the reader hope.
Even after the war is over and Edith and her sister are rescued from the concentration camp, they continue to experience prejudice for being Jews. You realize their struggle is far from over, and what they experience will stay with them forever.
The Ballerina of Auschwitz should be a must-read for all teens to give them an understanding of the horrors of the Holocaust and the beauty of hope and perseverance.
This review first appeared on YA Book Central and can be found here :https://www.yabookscentral.com/the-ballerina-of-auschwitz-young-adult-edition-of-the-choice/
This story didn't flinch away from telling about Edith's experience at the concentration camp. It was horrifying to read about what she endured, but somehow Edith's story also was filled with hope. Even in the dire conditions of the concentration camp, she found moments of light and the strength to survive. There is a particular scene in the book when they first arrive at the camp. The women are stripped of their clothes and their hair is shaved off. Edith's sister Magda asks her how she looks. While thinking she looks like a mangy dog, Edith realizes Magda needs reassurance, so she tells her how beautiful her eyes are now that she can see them. "It's the first time I see that we have a choice to pay attention to what we've lost or to pay attention to what we still have." It's these small moments throughout the book where Edith chooses to be positive in such harsh circumstances that give the reader hope.
Even after the war is over and Edith and her sister are rescued from the concentration camp, they continue to experience prejudice for being Jews. You realize their struggle is far from over, and what they experience will stay with them forever.
The Ballerina of Auschwitz should be a must-read for all teens to give them an understanding of the horrors of the Holocaust and the beauty of hope and perseverance.
This review first appeared on YA Book Central and can be found here :https://www.yabookscentral.com/the-ballerina-of-auschwitz-young-adult-edition-of-the-choice/
The Ballerina of Auschwitz is a retelling of Eger's earlier book, The Choice (which I read and loved). Where the former focusses primarily on Edith's life after the war, this book goes into much more detail about her personal experiences during World War 2.
Edith talks about her first love, her family's journey to Auschwitz and the harrowing time they spent there. It is a fascinating and heartbreaking read which offers a real insight into such a tragic time.
Edith's writing is beautiful and I was totally transfixed by her story, she is an incredibly strong and brave woman. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a really personal insight into the history of World War 2.
My thanks to NetGalley and the Publishers for sending me this ARC in return for an honest review.
Edith talks about her first love, her family's journey to Auschwitz and the harrowing time they spent there. It is a fascinating and heartbreaking read which offers a real insight into such a tragic time.
Edith's writing is beautiful and I was totally transfixed by her story, she is an incredibly strong and brave woman. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a really personal insight into the history of World War 2.
My thanks to NetGalley and the Publishers for sending me this ARC in return for an honest review.
This is the young adult edition of Dr. Edith Eger’s The Choice. It tells her story before the war, during her time in Auschwitz and the life she chose to live afterwards. Her strength and resilience speak volumes to me and these stories while heavy on the content, are so important to tell!
In this young adult edition of the bestselling, award-winning memoir The Choice, Holocaust survivor and renowned psychologist Dr. Edith Eger shares her harrowing experiences and gives readers the gift of hope and strength.
Having read The Choice I was interested to read the YA edition and it certainly has the same emotional depth and impact. Whilst this version does not include the stories of Eger's patients it still promotes the same message of hope and resilience.
My thanks to NetGalley for an advance copy in return for an honest review.
Having read The Choice I was interested to read the YA edition and it certainly has the same emotional depth and impact. Whilst this version does not include the stories of Eger's patients it still promotes the same message of hope and resilience.
My thanks to NetGalley for an advance copy in return for an honest review.
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