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999: The Extraordinary Young Women Of The First Official Jewish Transport To Auschwitz
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A Pen America Literary Award Finalista Goodreads Choice Awards Nomineean Amazon Best Of The Year Selectionthe Untold Story Of Some Of Ww2S Most Hidden Figures And The Heartbreaking Tragedy That Unites Them All. Readers Of Born Survivors And A Train Near Magdeburg Will Devour The Tragic Tale Of The First 999 Women In Auschwitz Concentration Camp. This Is The Hauntingly Resonant True Story That Everyone Should Know.On March 25, 1942, Nearly A Thousand Young, Unmarried Jewish Women, Many Of Them Teenagers, Boarded A Train In Poprad, Slovakia. Believing They Were Going To Work In A Factory For A Few Months, They Were Eager To Report For Government Service And Left Their Parents Homes Wearing Their Best Clothes And Confidently Waving Goodbye. Instead, The Young Women Were Sent To Auschwitz. Only A Few Would Survive. Now Acclaimed Author Heather Dune Macadam Reveals Their Stories, Drawing On Extensive Interviews With Survivors, And Consulting With Historians, Witnesses, And Relatives Of Those First Deportees To Create An Important Addition To Holocaust Literature And Womens History.Intimate And Harrowing. . . . This Careful, Sympathetic History Illuminates An Incomprehensible Human Tragedy. Publishers Weeklyagainst The Backdrop Of World War Ii, This Respectful Narrative Presents A Compassionate And Meticulous Remembrance Of The Young Women Profiled Throughout. Recommended For All Collections. Library Journalstaggering . . . Profound. [Macadams] Book Also Offers Insight Into The Passage Of These Women Into Adulthood, And Their Children, As Secondhand Survivors. Gail Sheehy, New York Times Bestselling Author Of Passages And Daring: My Passagesheather Dune Macadams 999 Reinstates The Girls To Their Rightful Place In History. Foreword Reviewsan Important Addition To The Annals Of The Holocaust, As Well As Womens History. Not Everyone Could Handle Such Material, But Heather Dune Macadam Is Deeply Qualified, Insightful, And Perceptive. Susan Lacy, Creator Of The American Masters Series And Filmmakerthe Story Of These Teenage Girls Is Truly Extraordinary. Congratulations To Heather Dune Macadam For Enabling The Rest Of Us To Sit Down And Just Marvel At How On Earth They Did It.Anne Sebba, New York Times Bestselling Author Of Les Parisiennes And That Womanan Important Contribution To The Literature On Women'S Experiences. Dr. Rochelle G. Saidel, Founder And Executive Director, Remember The Women Institute
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of '999: The Extraordinary Young Women of the First Official Jewish Transport to Auschwitz'? A: The book focuses on the untold stories of nearly a thousand young, unmarried Jewish women who were deported to Auschwitz during World War II, exploring their experiences and the tragedy that befell them.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of '999' is Heather Dune Macadam, who conducted extensive research and interviews with survivors to tell these important stories.
- Q: What type of literature is this book considered? A: This book is considered a significant contribution to Holocaust literature, as well as women's history, providing a compassionate narrative of the experiences of young women during this tragic period.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 464 pages, offering a comprehensive look into the lives of these women and their experiences.
- Q: When was '999' published? A: The book was published on January 26, 2021.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, '999' is recommended for educational collections, as it provides valuable insights into the Holocaust and women's experiences during this time.
- Q: What kind of reviews has '999' received? A: The book has received positive reviews, being recognized as a PEN America Literary Award Finalist and a Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee, among other accolades.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book include survivor testimonies? A: Yes, the author includes extensive interviews with survivors and consults with historians and witnesses to provide a well-rounded portrayal of the events.
- Q: What makes this book a significant read? A: This book sheds light on the lesser-known experiences of young women during the Holocaust, making it an important narrative that adds depth to our understanding of women's roles in history.