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3.16 AVERAGE
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Historier om håb er en meget anderledes bog end de tre andre. Forventer du det samme, så vil du nok blive skuffet. Men går du til læsningen med et åbent sind, så vil du få en meget tankevækkende oplevelse.
Der var afsnit der var gode, interessant og indsigtsfulde. Men der var desværre også afsnit, som eks. om hvordan man taler med og til ældre mennesker. Jeg kan sagtens forstå at dette er medtaget, da Heather jo selv har skulle bruge disse færdigheder, men det kommer til at fremstå lidt for belærende
I fortællingen deler Heather Morris en række personlige erfaringer og erindringer vedrørende nogle af livets mest afgørende oplevelser. Hun fortæller bl.a. om livet under opvæksten i New Zealand og fortællinger fra Gramps. Personlige anekdoter fra i landdistrikterne, og interaktioner med hendes egen familie fremhæver behovet for at lytte og observere dem omkring dig. Jeg satte pris på forfatteren Heather Morris’ ærlighed i hendes vilje til åbent at dele sine vanskelige barndomserfaringer.
En af de største oplevelser var dog hendes møde og efterfølgende venskab med Lale Sokolov – tatovøren fra Auschwitz. Vi lærer om hvordan hun fik inspiration til at skrive sin bog om hans fortælling, og hvordan hun nu gerne ville udforske sine talenter som lytter.
Heather håber at bogen vil hjælpe folk med at blive bedre lyttere. Hvis vi lærer at lytte aktivt, kan vores egen forståelse og liv blive beriget – og hvem ønsker ikke det. selv under de sværeste omstændigheder kan glimtet af håb være det, der holder os i gang. Vi kan alle finde inspiration i hverdagen, hvis vi kun tager os tid til at se og værdsætte andre mennesker og deres historier.
Frem for alt er det dog en fortælling om håb – og på den måde er bogen rigtig smuk. Velskrevet og interessant – men den til tider noget belærende tone trækker den noget ned.
Der var afsnit der var gode, interessant og indsigtsfulde. Men der var desværre også afsnit, som eks. om hvordan man taler med og til ældre mennesker. Jeg kan sagtens forstå at dette er medtaget, da Heather jo selv har skulle bruge disse færdigheder, men det kommer til at fremstå lidt for belærende
I fortællingen deler Heather Morris en række personlige erfaringer og erindringer vedrørende nogle af livets mest afgørende oplevelser. Hun fortæller bl.a. om livet under opvæksten i New Zealand og fortællinger fra Gramps. Personlige anekdoter fra i landdistrikterne, og interaktioner med hendes egen familie fremhæver behovet for at lytte og observere dem omkring dig. Jeg satte pris på forfatteren Heather Morris’ ærlighed i hendes vilje til åbent at dele sine vanskelige barndomserfaringer.
En af de største oplevelser var dog hendes møde og efterfølgende venskab med Lale Sokolov – tatovøren fra Auschwitz. Vi lærer om hvordan hun fik inspiration til at skrive sin bog om hans fortælling, og hvordan hun nu gerne ville udforske sine talenter som lytter.
Heather håber at bogen vil hjælpe folk med at blive bedre lyttere. Hvis vi lærer at lytte aktivt, kan vores egen forståelse og liv blive beriget – og hvem ønsker ikke det. selv under de sværeste omstændigheder kan glimtet af håb være det, der holder os i gang. Vi kan alle finde inspiration i hverdagen, hvis vi kun tager os tid til at se og værdsætte andre mennesker og deres historier.
Frem for alt er det dog en fortælling om håb – og på den måde er bogen rigtig smuk. Velskrevet og interessant – men den til tider noget belærende tone trækker den noget ned.
The Tattooist of Auschswitz and Cilka's Journey have had powerful impacts on everyone I know who has read them and all the millions of others out there around the world. The Tattooist in particular has run riot through shop tills, book clubs, families and friends, long library waiting lists. It has resonated so strongly because it is true, told straight from the horse's mouth, hours of interviews, talking, meeting, carefully peeling back the layers of Lale and Gita's lives. And with a love story at the centre of it, the book was guaranteed to be a winner. Cilka followed much the same formula but for me it did lack that authenticity and edge of the Tattooist, I suspect because there was no real personal contact with Cilka, much of the story based on research and anecdotal evidence. Despite this, what has been so compelling about these two books is that they are essentially true, and for many many people given them an outstanding insight into the appalling things that humans do to others, and yet somehow the will to survive, to do good to others, to hope, to just get through all this horror is what is so inspiring.
So Heather Morris writing a book about hope, how we can find inspiration in the lives of those around us, about how she came to meet Lale - on the surface an ordinary elderly man recently widowed, how she gradually eked out his story, her research into Lale and Gita's lives, the concentration camps and the lives of those in them, and yet still seem to have the power to forgive was definitely a book I was interested in reading.
But... oh dear. It wasn't really about all that at all. Sure, there was quite a bit about Lale, Gita, Cilka, and three Jewish sisters who also survived the camps and who are the subject of her next book. But much of this information, aside from the three sisters, is actually at the back of each of the Tattooist and Cilka. There is some new information, but not enough to justify a whole new book. What's more, much of all this is repeated several times in this book of 178 pages, almost as if she wrote one chapter without referring at all to the other chapters. Where was the editing? But it was written during covid lockdown, so maybe there was no one around to edit?
More frustrating and irrelevant were chapters on how to talk to and with elderly people, how to listen rather than hear, and how to communicate with children so that they feel valued and heard. It seems to me that those who have read one or both of the Tattooist or Cilka are well on the way to being emotionally intelligent without the patronising tones of someone who has successfully managed to publish her ability to tell a story. Thirdly this book becomes, with its regular repetition of the three sisters who survive the camps, a relentless publicity drive for that next book.
I found this such a disappointing book to read. There were some sections which were very very good, insightful, and interesting. But the overall tone was one of spin, regurgitating already published material and considerable self promotion. She is much better at telling other people's stories rather than her own.
So Heather Morris writing a book about hope, how we can find inspiration in the lives of those around us, about how she came to meet Lale - on the surface an ordinary elderly man recently widowed, how she gradually eked out his story, her research into Lale and Gita's lives, the concentration camps and the lives of those in them, and yet still seem to have the power to forgive was definitely a book I was interested in reading.
But... oh dear. It wasn't really about all that at all. Sure, there was quite a bit about Lale, Gita, Cilka, and three Jewish sisters who also survived the camps and who are the subject of her next book. But much of this information, aside from the three sisters, is actually at the back of each of the Tattooist and Cilka. There is some new information, but not enough to justify a whole new book. What's more, much of all this is repeated several times in this book of 178 pages, almost as if she wrote one chapter without referring at all to the other chapters. Where was the editing? But it was written during covid lockdown, so maybe there was no one around to edit?
More frustrating and irrelevant were chapters on how to talk to and with elderly people, how to listen rather than hear, and how to communicate with children so that they feel valued and heard. It seems to me that those who have read one or both of the Tattooist or Cilka are well on the way to being emotionally intelligent without the patronising tones of someone who has successfully managed to publish her ability to tell a story. Thirdly this book becomes, with its regular repetition of the three sisters who survive the camps, a relentless publicity drive for that next book.
I found this such a disappointing book to read. There were some sections which were very very good, insightful, and interesting. But the overall tone was one of spin, regurgitating already published material and considerable self promotion. She is much better at telling other people's stories rather than her own.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Die Mischung aus „behind-the-scenes“ vom Schreibprozess ihrer vorherigen Bücher und persönlichen Annekdoten hat mir total gut gefallen. Heather Morris durfte bereits mit vielen inspirierenden Persönlichkeiten sehr intensive und persönliche Gespräche führen und kann uns davon viel auf den Weg mitgeben. Insbesondere ihre Geschichte zu Lale und die Entstehensgeschichte von Der Tätowierer von Ausschwitz hat mich wieder ganz emotional gemacht. Dieses Buch ist so toll, da es der wahren Geschichte von Lale eine Stimme bietet. Darüber zu lesen, wie die Gespräche der Autorin mit Lale abgelaufen sind war sehr spannend. Insgesamt war das Buch an einigen Stellen leider sehr repetitiv. Trotzdem ein tolles Buch, dass einem die Kunst und Relevanz des einander Zuhörens vermittelt. 🫂
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
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Heather’s genuine, caring nature has led her to deep human connections and a life beyond her imagining. Here, she shares how practising the art of listening helped develop trust between her and Holocaust survivor Lale Sokolov ([b: The Tattooist of Auschwitz|38359036|The Tattooist of Auschwitz (The Tattooist of Auschwitz, #1)|Heather Morris|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1525962117l/38359036._SY75_.jpg|56940861]).
This book is more than just a behind-the-scenes peek at Heather’s and Lale’s friendship, it’s a vulnerable and honest look at the building blocks that form meaningful connections between people from a woman who dedicated her lifetime to listening to survivors.
Heather’s background as a social worker means she provides practical tips on helping others open up (including children and elders), listening with empathy, following your own inner-voice and self-care.
This book helped me realise I’d stopped really listening to the people I love - that I’d become too caught up in waiting to reply or give advice.
Stories of Hope is a timely reminder from an author who has forged an outstanding career by following her heart and holding space for others. [a: Heather Morris|17029974|Heather Morris|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1531334211p2/17029974.jpg] is an outstanding storyteller.
A big thank you to Echo Publishing for the advance copy of this book and the giveaway copy provided to a live winner.
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Heather’s genuine, caring nature has led her to deep human connections and a life beyond her imagining. Here, she shares how practising the art of listening helped develop trust between her and Holocaust survivor Lale Sokolov ([b: The Tattooist of Auschwitz|38359036|The Tattooist of Auschwitz (The Tattooist of Auschwitz, #1)|Heather Morris|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1525962117l/38359036._SY75_.jpg|56940861]).
This book is more than just a behind-the-scenes peek at Heather’s and Lale’s friendship, it’s a vulnerable and honest look at the building blocks that form meaningful connections between people from a woman who dedicated her lifetime to listening to survivors.
Heather’s background as a social worker means she provides practical tips on helping others open up (including children and elders), listening with empathy, following your own inner-voice and self-care.
This book helped me realise I’d stopped really listening to the people I love - that I’d become too caught up in waiting to reply or give advice.
Stories of Hope is a timely reminder from an author who has forged an outstanding career by following her heart and holding space for others. [a: Heather Morris|17029974|Heather Morris|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1531334211p2/17029974.jpg] is an outstanding storyteller.
A big thank you to Echo Publishing for the advance copy of this book and the giveaway copy provided to a live winner.
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A book about the behind-the-scenes information regarding the writing, information collecting and research behind Heather Morris’s other writings regarding the holocaust. Most of this book is an explanation and instructional document on how best to listen to people and how hard it can be to deal with second-hand trauma. Not the most riveting piece of writing but an amazing insight into how best to research and grow your own knowledge. It was particularly nice knowing an Australian author has books being sold all over the world and how important that those books are to other people. She did a brief showing at a library local to some of my extended family however I was working and thus couldn’t attend, which I am very sad about.