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ninasbooks57's review
Powerful- I have read multiple books on this topic and it was cool to see them mentioned in this book! I can’t fathom the cruelty done to these people and the small children. I gave it a 4 because there were so many names that were difficult to pronounce- street names etc . It really slowed down my read. So worth it though!
beillumined's review
3.0
A wonderful and inspiring story. I did truly enjoy reading about Irena Sendler and everyone involved in this story. However, I did have to give this book 3 stars because it was the story itself that kept me engaged, and the writing style that turned me off. Do pick this one up just to learn about this amazing woman, but be forewarned that you may not jive with the way it's written.
harperv28's review against another edition
5.0
What a brave woman and so smart to find ways to help others.
book_darner's review
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
4.0
Irena and her co-conspirators' story of saving Jewish children in Warsaw during WWll is a fantastic tale of heroism.
Their actions were powerful and heartbreaking.
This book is good at telling her story. Yet, it becomes redundant in several places. I feel it could've been better without retelling of previous information.
Their actions were powerful and heartbreaking.
This book is good at telling her story. Yet, it becomes redundant in several places. I feel it could've been better without retelling of previous information.
mcrammal's review
dark
emotional
informative
fast-paced
2.5
A bit speculative at points, more fluff than I care for in a nonfiction book. When I’m reading about something that actually happened I don’t like to read a bunch of “perhaps” which happened quite a bit, sometimes with inconsequential details like when Irena and Adam met. This was a very interesting story though, one I had never heard before, and it makes me want to learn more about the Holocaust.
vireogirl's review against another edition
3.0
Fascinating story. The writing style seemed to target a young adult audience.
doublearon4321's review
5.0
An amazing bit of history I did not have a dry eye the whole way though. So tough how the war had finished but she was still being punished. Only recently the story could be told due to communism.
nlevesque27's review
3.0
Thought this was interesting. Felt like parts of the story had been copied and posted into different chapters.
Book 57/75 (2018)
Book 57/75 (2018)