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Holocaust to Resistance, My Journey

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Due to a sudden, unexpected passing in the family a few years ago and another more recently and my subsequent (mental) health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for several years after the bereavements. This means I can't leave an accurate reflection of my feelings towards the book as I am unable to read it now and so I am leaving a message of explanation instead.

I am now back to reading and reviewing full time as once considerable time had passed I have found that books have been helping me significantly in terms of my mindset and mental health - this was after having no interest in anything for quite a number of years after the passings.

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This was an emotional story and true . It disturbed me at times so I cannot truthfully say that I enjoyed reading it. I persevered and did learn more about the horrors of war.

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I am a huge fan of historical fiction, especially the kind that centers on World War II. When I get to read a World War II story that is actual nonfiction, it takes it to another level. I love reading true accounts from that time era. This book was special. I loved the fact that it had images from the time era as well. They make it all that much more real. The way the story is written, makes you feel as if you are watching all of this up close. I love when historical stories are told in first person. A memoir of a girl who survives the Holocaust and her life afterwards. This is a memoir that everyone should read. It’s not your typical “survival” Holocaust story. It’s unique.

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3.5

Suzanne was a young child during WW2, rescued from the Nazis as a Jewish child and then bounced around foster homes before being adopted into the United States. She struggles with her identity as a holocaust survivor and activist.

She never really commits to one style of resistance or revolution, committing to many at the same time and not really being able to shout above the masses.


I think she has led an interesting life and hope that she manages to reconcile her past with her present.

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An inspiring memoir about one woman's life during and after the Holocaust. The author shares her politic beliefs but also that she chooses love over hate every time. A great read. Thank you to Netgalley and Fernwood Publishing for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Fascinating and a great insight to this horror which happened all these years ago. It was well written and interesting

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Holocaust To Resistance is another great historical fiction with yet another view of how the holocaust affected one woman’s life.

Her journey from being separated from her family and bounced from place to place for Her own safety to coming to America and what her life was like in the years after the atrocity that was the holocaust occurred.

The impact this event had on her entire life is tragic. Her strength in-spite of it all is inspirational.

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I enjoyed reading the first part of the author's story. She was torn from her mother and also from her foster parents to bounce from place to place during WWII. Eventually she was adopted and brought to America but her upbringing was a little volatile at times. I skimmed the middle portion of the book since the author's political ideology didn't interest me. When she resumed discussing her roots I regained interest. It was an interesting book, but I felt the author had a tendency to preach too much about politics. The Holocasit parts were fascinating to read.

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There are a lot of stories about what happened during the Holocaust but I have not read a lot about what happened to the people afterwards. This memoir is like sitting at Suzanne's parlor, drinking tea and listening to her tell about her story.

It is a story of many many changes, of uncertainty, of recovery, of connecting to the past, of healing and hope. It also shows that despite of her unbelief, YHWH still saw her through. But it is not a religious story at all. It is more like a diary of a young girl that was saved from concentration camps. It further traces the political developments and how it affected the people.

I would recommend this book to those who want the more realistic version of "happily ever after" ending to the horrors of the Holocaust which they try to erase from the history books in school. It was real and it happened, and it affected many lives like Suzanne's.

She is one of those who were saved by a miracle, mundane though the circumstances may have been..but a miracle nonetheless while many suffered unspeakable fates. When you meet a Holocaust survivor, love on them, bless them, for they need to feel the love of Elohim despite all that had happened.

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This was a beautiful memoir about the athour's life. It is about choosing love instead of hate. It was a stunning memoir. I loved it.

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