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The recollections of survivors give us a glimpse into a world we didn't get to experience. Learning about actual events and people who are able to survive spiritually in horrendous conditions gives me hope. This is horrific and almost unbearable to re... Read More
The violinist of auschwitz by ellie midwood is a heartbreaking story from a different perspective than others i’ve read previously. The horrors of the existence—the word “life” would be the most remote of all describing the reality in auschwitz—are sh... Read More
The strength alma rose is unbelieveable. The courage alma and those with her in the * that was the camp shines out of every page. It is this love that helps alma survive her time in such a hellish place. I wish i had known alma rose.
It is an amazing love story that takes place in the worst possible circumstances. It is very emotional and heartbreaking. A tale about determination and love and music confronting death in the face and refusing to give in.
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I fully engaged with the characters and understanding they are real only made it more compelling
A truly remarkable woman alma rose displayed her strengthswhen negotiating with the camp ss leaders
I was waffling about how to review this for some time knowing that i have the distinct disadvantage of being closely familiar w... Read More
I would say this book is almost if not on par with the diary of anne frank which left me with the same feelings your novel has
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A fabulous tribute to a true champion
A sad time in the history of our world
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- This product had a total of 5,223 reviews as of our last analysis date on Apr 3 2023.
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I was not familiar with almas story
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Without such books we are destined to repeat the horrors
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It is somewhat comforting to learn that there were courageous people who made a positive impact in others lives during that horrific time
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I was praying for alma her girls to survive
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I never knew there were prisoners who were professional musicians who were allowed to play for those in charge of the camps as well as play while the jewish people were being brought into the camps
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Its heartbreaking that some people can surrender their humanity so easily when others do not even under the harshest conditions
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I only wish the music für alma was truly scored
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I have visited auschwitz and dachau several times have done research on ww2 including on the camps and therefore i sometimes felt that i was being spoonfed redundant information and all through one character who kept saying something along the lines of didnt you know
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