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dark
reflective
slow-paced
2.0
This book is the personal memories and experiences of the author, Carla Pekelis. She is a Italian Jew, and recounts what life was like growing up as a member of the Jewish faith and culture and as an Italian. The rise of Fascism in Italy and the anti-Semitism that was predominant had a major impact on her life. I picked this book up not realizing it was about someone in Italy, thinking that it was about a German or Polish girl. I was pleasantly surprised, as I have no read very many accounts like this one. This is very valuable to the historical narrative, and it is important to listen to all the voices we can regarding this subject matter.
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