Alicia: My StoryRandom House Publishing Group, 16.02.2011 - 448 Seiten WINNER OF THE 1989 CHRISTOPHER AWARD • Here is a thrilling, uplifting story of true-life heroism unequaled since the publication of Anne Frank's diary—a story that the young must hear and their elders must remember. Take Alicia's hand—and follow. “This memoir is heartbreaking. I hope it will be read by Jews and non-Jews alike.”—Elie Wiesel, author of Night Her name is Alicia. She was thirteen when she began saving the lives of people she did not know—while fleeing the Nazis through war-ravaged Poland. Her family cruelly wrenched from her, Alicia rescued other Jews from the Gestapo, led them to safe hideouts, and lent them her courage and hope. Even the sight of her mother's brutal murder could not quash this remarkable child's faith in human goodness—or her determination to prevail against overwhelming odds. After the war, Alicia continued to risk her life, leading Polish Jews on an underground route to freedom in Palestine. She swore on her brother's grave that if she survived, she would speak for her silenced family. This book is the eloquent fulfillment of that oath. Praise for Alicia “Profoundly observed . . . remarkably lived . . . ferocious bravery.”—The New York Times Book Review “As exciting as it is inspirational. In fact, a good bit of Alicia: My Story reads as if it were written by one of our better writers of fiction.”—The Pittsburgh Press “A compelling voice, lucid prose . . . a luminous testimony to the heroism and humanity of one remarkable person.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Straightforward . . . energizing and inspirational.”—Newsday |
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... told and offered her support and encouragement. I wish to express my appreciation to Linda Biagi of Bantam Books for her efforts to place the book in foreign markets, since it is very important to me that my story be heard everywhere. I ...
... told and offered her support and encouragement. I wish to express my appreciation to Linda Biagi of Bantam Books for her efforts to place the book in foreign markets, since it is very important to me that my story be heard everywhere. I ...
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... told the story of those who did fight back and survived and of their lives in Europe during the early postwar years. Alicia's experiences as told in this book make up such a story. Alicia, whose name I Americanized from Ada to Alice in ...
... told the story of those who did fight back and survived and of their lives in Europe during the early postwar years. Alicia's experiences as told in this book make up such a story. Alicia, whose name I Americanized from Ada to Alice in ...
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... told, was Lenin and the other Stalin. They looked down on us very sternly, which I didn't like at all. I was deeply offended and hurt by this turn of events. Even though I was Jewish, I had a deep respect for the religion of my friends ...
... told, was Lenin and the other Stalin. They looked down on us very sternly, which I didn't like at all. I was deeply offended and hurt by this turn of events. Even though I was Jewish, I had a deep respect for the religion of my friends ...
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... told us about his experience in Russia explained all too well the bizarre contents of his letters. He had written them, it was true, but he and all the other students had been told what to say. Letters to and from home were screened ...
... told us about his experience in Russia explained all too well the bizarre contents of his letters. He had written them, it was true, but he and all the other students had been told what to say. Letters to and from home were screened ...
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... told us children, Moshe as well, to stay upstairs; my father went down to talk to the police. They told him there was no real problem; they only wanted to talk to Moshe and hear his complaints about the school. They had received a ...
... told us children, Moshe as well, to stay upstairs; my father went down to talk to the police. They told him there was no real problem; they only wanted to talk to Moshe and hear his complaints about the school. They had received a ...
Inhalt
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The First Action | 49 |
Bella | 68 |
In Chortkov Prison | 76 |
the Bitter Winter of 1943 | 177 |
My Mother | 206 |
Struggle to Survive | 234 |
Return to Buczacz | 258 |
In a Russian Prison | 290 |
My Orphanage | 320 |
The Brecha | 337 |
Lodz | 360 |
Milek | 102 |
Reunion | 117 |
In the Fields | 132 |
Wujciu | 158 |
The Badgastein DP Camp | 390 |
School in Belgium | 408 |
Coming Home | 418 |
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