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zbrarian's review
3.0
Family History told through a Graphic Novel
A poignant look back at the author’s life growing up as an Italian-American, raised as Catholic with a Jewish mother who, along with her brothers & extended family, were survivors of the Holocaust. The illustrations were interesting, reminding me of older comics from The NY Times. The best thing was the translations provided under the comic panels when Yiddish & German words were spoken by the characters. I have taught lessons over the Holocaust and this was one of the most factually correct books I have read in recent years.
A poignant look back at the author’s life growing up as an Italian-American, raised as Catholic with a Jewish mother who, along with her brothers & extended family, were survivors of the Holocaust. The illustrations were interesting, reminding me of older comics from The NY Times. The best thing was the translations provided under the comic panels when Yiddish & German words were spoken by the characters. I have taught lessons over the Holocaust and this was one of the most factually correct books I have read in recent years.
jessoehrlein's review
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
3.0
About a Jewish-Catholic family that was very impacted by WWII (family members who were in resistance movements, in camps, etc.) and the daughter who did not live through the war.
This captures the feelings of being a *child* so well, and I appreciated how real the relationships among the adult siblings felt. I thought this did get a bit less compelling as Cookie aged.
This captures the feelings of being a *child* so well, and I appreciated how real the relationships among the adult siblings felt. I thought this did get a bit less compelling as Cookie aged.
debi_g's review
The extraordinary experiences and accomplishments of ordinary people never cease to impress.
Sometimes separation is far less than six degrees.
Sometimes separation is far less than six degrees.
resslesa's review
Interesting -family is Catholic & Jewish and Mom has a rough early life but is also quite difficult. Interesting her brother struggles with mental health issues but is definitely in the psychedelic 60’s with famous friends. I learned a lot about her upbringing but not something I truly enjoyed. Fans of Fun House I feel like would like this memoir.