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Echoes From The Holocaust: A Memoir (Special Studies; 29)
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Echoes From The Holocausta Memoirmira Ryczke KimmelmanDuring The Most Difficult Times Of World War Ii, Mira Kimmelman Writes, I Wondered Whether The World Really Knew What Was Happening To Us. I Lived In Total Isolation, Not Knowing What Was Taking Place Outside The Ghetto Gates, Outside The Barbed Wires Of Concentration Camps. After The War, Would Anyone Ever Believe My Experiences?Kimmelman Had No Way Of Preserving Her Experiences On Paper While They Happened, But She Trained Herself To Remember. And Now, As A Survivor Of The Holocaust, She Has Preserved Her Recollections For Posterity In This Powerful And Moving Bookone Woman'S Personal Perspective On A Terrible Moment In Human History.The Daughter Of A Jewish Seed Exporter, The Author Was Born Mira Ryczke In 1923 In A Suburb Of The Baltic Seaport Of Danzig (Now Gdansk, Poland). Her Childhood Was Happy, And She Learned To Cherish Her Faith And Heritage. Through The 1930S, Mira'S Family Remained In The Danzig Area Despite A Changing Political Climate That Was Compelling Many Friends And Neighbors To Leave. With The Polish Capitulation To Germany In The Autumn Of 1939, However, Mira And Her Family Were Forced From Their Home. In Calm, Straightforward Prosewhich Makes Her Story All The More Harrowingkimmelman Recalls The Horrors That Befell Her And Those She Loved. Sent To Auschwitz In 1944, She Escaped The Gas Chambers By Being Selected For Slave Labor. Finally, As The Tide Of War Turned Against Germany, Mira Was Among Those Transported To Bergenbelsen, Where Tens Of Thousands Were Dying From Starvation, Disease, And Exposure. In April 1945, British Troops Liberated The Camp, And Mira Was Eventually Reunited With Her Father. Most Of The Other Members Of Her Family Had Perished.In The Closing Chapters, Kimmelman Describes Her Marriage, Her Subsequent Life In The United States, And Her Visits To Israel And To The Places In Europe Where The Events Of Her Youth Transpired. Even When Confronted With The Worst In Humankind, She Observes, She Never Lost Hope Or Succumbed To Despair. She Concludes With An Eloquent Reminder: If Future Generations Fail To Protect The Truth, It Vanishes. . . . Only By Remembering The Bitter Lesson Of Hitlers Legacy Can We Hope It Will Never Be Repeated. Teach It, Tell It, Read It.The Author: Mira Ryczke Kimmelman Is A Resident Of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, And Lectures Widely In Schools About Her Experiences During The Holocaust.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Echoes from the Holocaust: A Memoir'? A: The main theme of the memoir is the personal experiences of Mira Kimmelman during the Holocaust, showcasing her struggles, survival, and the importance of remembering history to prevent its repetition.
- Q: Who is the author of this memoir? A: The author of 'Echoes from the Holocaust: A Memoir' is Mira Ryczke Kimmelman, who was born in 1923 and survived the Holocaust, later sharing her experiences through this book.
- Q: What type of book is 'Echoes from the Holocaust'? A: This book is a memoir that provides a first-hand account of the Holocaust through the eyes of a survivor, detailing her life before, during, and after the events of World War II.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book 'Echoes from the Holocaust: A Memoir' contains 200 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Echoes from the Holocaust: A Memoir' published? A: The memoir was published on January 1, 1997.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, 'Echoes from the Holocaust' is often used in educational settings to teach students about the Holocaust and the importance of remembering history.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may have some wear but is in acceptable shape for reading.
- Q: What can readers expect from Mira Kimmelman's writing style? A: Readers can expect a calm and straightforward prose style from Kimmelman, which enhances the emotional impact of her harrowing experiences during the Holocaust.
- Q: Are there any discussions about hope in the memoir? A: Yes, Kimmelman reflects on hope and resilience throughout her narrative, emphasizing the importance of remembering the past to prevent similar atrocities in the future.