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Az auschwitzi ikrek by Eva Mozes Kor, Lisa Rojany Buccieri
2 reviews
oceanwriter's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Years ago I watched the viral video of Eva Mozes Kor talking about her Auschwitz survival story. Her message of forgiveness has stuck with me. I later learned she’d written this memoir.
Straightforward yet impactful, the pages of this book are filled with the horrifying experiences Eva and her twin sister Miriam faced at the beginning of the war, in Auschwitz, and in particular, with Josef Mengele. Eva also discusses her life after the war and the impact of being imprisoned under such terrible conditions.
While the book ends on notes of forgiveness, Eva in no way condones the atrocities committed by the Nazis, rather, she elaborates that for her own freedom, she found forgiveness was the only way to escape the clutches of her memories. I’ve found her story and outlook on life inspiring.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Genocide, Antisemitism, Medical content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Confinement and Physical abuse
Minor: Chronic illness and Gun violence
mitta_girl452's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
This book was a beautiful insight into the horror of Auschwitz, particularly Josef Mengele and his medical experimentation on twins.
Eva's story was gorgeous and beautifully written.
A must-read for those who love historical novels.
Eva's story was gorgeous and beautifully written.
A must-read for those who love historical novels.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Gore, Hate crime, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical trauma, War, and Deportation
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Slavery, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Chronic illness and Gun violence