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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
This book was written while the author was in Auschwitz, and shows the horrors of the camp.
It is in a rash of books about the Holocaust that have been published recently and while informative it is lacking a certain something.
It is in a rash of books about the Holocaust that have been published recently and while informative it is lacking a certain something.
I had never heard of this book when I saw it, but my ever-growing curiosity and interest for events surrounding the Second World War made me purchase it.
Last Stop Auschwitz is a telling of one man’s memories and experiences of his time in the concentration camp Auschwitz. There have been so many tellings of these monstrous camps and I feel it is our duty to read them and ensure this catastrophe is never forgotten. Eddy De Wind (or Hans - the protagonist whose point of view Eddy writes from) gives us a chilling and very informative memoir of his and his wife Freidel’s experience in the camp, particularly focusing on the hospital and outpatients blocks. There is particular emphasis on the taboo experiments that were carried out on the young women at Auschwitz as Friedel is a potential victim for these horrors.
It took me longer than normal to read this book, I would class it as bordering on non-fiction as a memoir filled with informative experiences and traumas. From the liberation of the camps, De Wind immediately started writing down his and other’s experiences over the two years he was imprisoned - to pass on this disgraceful knowledge so the suffering of the Holocaust would be a reality to those who did not see it themselves. Absolutely mind blowing, such an informative read and if, like me, you find the Second World War and the Holocaust something of intrigue and interest - I would whole heartedly recommend this book
Last Stop Auschwitz is a telling of one man’s memories and experiences of his time in the concentration camp Auschwitz. There have been so many tellings of these monstrous camps and I feel it is our duty to read them and ensure this catastrophe is never forgotten. Eddy De Wind (or Hans - the protagonist whose point of view Eddy writes from) gives us a chilling and very informative memoir of his and his wife Freidel’s experience in the camp, particularly focusing on the hospital and outpatients blocks. There is particular emphasis on the taboo experiments that were carried out on the young women at Auschwitz as Friedel is a potential victim for these horrors.
It took me longer than normal to read this book, I would class it as bordering on non-fiction as a memoir filled with informative experiences and traumas. From the liberation of the camps, De Wind immediately started writing down his and other’s experiences over the two years he was imprisoned - to pass on this disgraceful knowledge so the suffering of the Holocaust would be a reality to those who did not see it themselves. Absolutely mind blowing, such an informative read and if, like me, you find the Second World War and the Holocaust something of intrigue and interest - I would whole heartedly recommend this book
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Absolutely heartbreaking story about Eddy and his wife Friedel in Auschwitz. I would’ve rated it higher if the writing style captivated me more…
Reading 2020
Book 23: Last Stop Auschwitz by Eddy de Wind
There I was sitting at my doctor's appointment this morning, the news was on TV. The anchor announces that today , January 27, is International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2020. How appropo that I was finishing up this book today. Thanks Katie @Basic B's Guide for lending me your book.
Eddy, a Dutch Jew, is a prisoner at Auschwitz, along with his wife. As the war comes to an end Eddy is left in the camp to help care for the remaining prisoners, and to aid the liberating Russians. He finds a notebook and starts to write down his experience during the time he was in the camp. His writings in the notebook become this book, and a unique telling from inside Auschwitz.
It is hard to write a review on someone's experiences especially when the horrors that they have endured are beyond imagination. My review is focused on the writing, mainly the translation of the book to English. The translation was a bit clunky and halting to me, as many of the words were left in their original language making the reader refer to the glossary for meanings. I understand this is a minor thing, and maybe it was my mood while I read this book, there was not the connection to the story as I was hoping. My rating 3 ⭐️ .
Book 23: Last Stop Auschwitz by Eddy de Wind
There I was sitting at my doctor's appointment this morning, the news was on TV. The anchor announces that today , January 27, is International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2020. How appropo that I was finishing up this book today. Thanks Katie @Basic B's Guide for lending me your book.
Eddy, a Dutch Jew, is a prisoner at Auschwitz, along with his wife. As the war comes to an end Eddy is left in the camp to help care for the remaining prisoners, and to aid the liberating Russians. He finds a notebook and starts to write down his experience during the time he was in the camp. His writings in the notebook become this book, and a unique telling from inside Auschwitz.
It is hard to write a review on someone's experiences especially when the horrors that they have endured are beyond imagination. My review is focused on the writing, mainly the translation of the book to English. The translation was a bit clunky and halting to me, as many of the words were left in their original language making the reader refer to the glossary for meanings. I understand this is a minor thing, and maybe it was my mood while I read this book, there was not the connection to the story as I was hoping. My rating 3 ⭐️ .
Very important record of what really happened. The author’s support of abortion after the war was quite jarring in contrast to the efforts at keeping people alive during the war.
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This book was written while the author was in Auschwitz, and shows the horrors of the camp.
It is in a rash of books about the Holocaust that have been published recently and while informative it is lacking a certain something.
It is in a rash of books about the Holocaust that have been published recently and while informative it is lacking a certain something.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced