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Ghetto Diary, The Last Walk of Janusz Korczak

The inspiring and selfless life of Janusz Korxzak who despite the option of escaping, stated in Treblinka to care for others as head of the orphanage in the Warsaw Ghetto. He died with his 200 children in the gas chambers of Treblinka. Hs diary survived and this is his story.

GM: As Good As Golda, The warmth & wisdom of Israel's Prime Minister

Schmaltzy rendition of Golda Meir's contribution to Israel. Popular and totally biased, this is not necessary an historical document but a loving tribute to the late prime minister from two of her admirers. Can't believe this is a book and not a magazine article written by her public relations manager. A fifteen minute-read. Meir deserved better.

I am a Woman and a Jew

Compelling story of a woman who tries to escape her Jewish roots and assimilate completely into gentile society but as her intellect and psyche mature, she keeps coming back to her Jewish roots and begins to celebrate being a Jew, even in a society that is classist, racist and anti-Semitic.

I Shall Bear Witness, The Diaries of Victor Klemperer, 1933-41

Detailed diaries from academic man who living in Dresden to an Aryan woman, somehow managed to survive the Nazi period and live until 1960. The detail of this Jewish man's experience is what makes the book valuable though it is not light reading and the depression and trauma of his experienced come through on almost every page.

In the Eye of the Storm

Uri's story begins in Lvov in Poland , ends up in Auschwitz and then to escape. Through the help of one righteous Polish family, his sister manages to survive. His is a story of survival through subterfuge and deception and eventual escape.

Jesus the Jew

The controversial scholar who worked on the Dead Sea Scrolls writes a biography from a very Christian perspective . Interesting to see the point of view from a man with an agenda.

Josephus

Scholarly and revised edition of the Josephus biography which examines his background and his historical commentaries during the second Temple period.

Konin A Quest

The author's search for the lost community n Poland of Konin related to his family's roots. Well regarded.

Moses, the prince, the prophet

Insightful handling of the life of Moses by a learned scholar and popular communicator.

Musical Stages

Lovely autobiography from one of the most famous American Musical composers of all time. His contacts, his long history in the music business, his warm Jewish background all make this delightful reading.

My Life, The Autobiography of Golda Meir

Good personal and political reflection on one's life from one tough lady. Meir begins with her earliest beginnings in Russia, America, and then Israel. Book ends with the Yom Kippur War. The term Iron Lady started with Meir, not Thatcher who pales by comparison considering the challenges which Meir faced.

On Both Sides of the Wall

One woman's experiences from 1942 to the present; she survived the Warsaw Ghetto and became a witness. It's personal and insightful accounti8ng is well worth reading.

Out of the Hitler Time

Trilogy of three novels based on Kerr's personal experience: 'When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit,' 'Bombs on Aunt Dainty,' and 'A Small Person Far Away.' Novels are told through the eyes of a young German girl, Anna, who had to flee from the Nazis just before the 2nd World War. She is moved to London in time for the bombs to fall, and later settles and marries in England. Part fiction and partly based on the writer's personal experiences, this easy read gives insight into what it was like to live in another era when times were dangerous, events happening at break-neck speed, and changes to one's life were indeed, life-changing.

Recollections of a Jewish Childhood

Beautiful illustrations of Jewish 'rites of passage' illustrated and commented on by Iris Blaine, well-known London artist with introduction by Rabbi Lionel Blue.