Survivors: True Stories of Children in the Holocaust Free Audiobook Download by Mara Bovsun,Allan Zullo
After reading this audiobook, I have a new appreciation for the sacrifices and trials that children went through during World War II. The true stories included in the book are both horrific and heartwarming at once - I did not want to stop listening. This is a must read for those who are fascinated with history or children's struggles.
The book "Survivors" consists of stories of children who survived the Holocaust. The author, Mara Bovsun Allan Zullo, talked with over 400 survivors for her book. She has also been interviewed by many TV and radio stations when discussing the impact of the Holocaust on children. Some of the children she talks about are Margot, a girl from Poland who found out that her mother was murdered in Auschwitz; Lea, a Jewish girl from Austria who became an orphan after her parents were killed; and many other subjects.
[Christa Lewis'] narration is not only dramatic, but also heartbreaking. Her voice captures the emotions of the characters in a way that I haven't heard before from an audiobook narrator.
"This book is beautifully written and your heart will go out to these young victims of unthinkable cruelty." -Library Journal It's difficult to imagine what children in concentration camps must have gone through during the Holocaust. A teacher from Argentina, Mara Bovsun, decided to make a book about what some of them had to live through. "Survivors", a short story collection in Arabic, English, Hebrew, Italian, Russian and Spanish true stories of children who lived through the horrible experiences of WWII. It is harrowing reading but it is so powerful. Every author tells his or her own story with their own variant of events. You will be moved by the helplessness and bravery that the children show in their stories.
Survivors: True Stories of Children in the Holocaust is a book based on oral testimonies. All of the stories are true, but they have been heavily edited to protect the identities and safety of the children involved. The book is beautifully written, and it has become highly popular for its emotional impact.
Survivor: True Stories of Children in the Holocaust by Mara Bovsun Allan Zullo is a moving audiobook to read. It is one of many stories that tells the true, heart-breaking tales of children who lost their families or faced unthinkable horrors during World War II. Read the story of Markus, a nine-year-old boy who becomes the sole survivor after his family and entire village are destroyed during the Armenian genocide, or listen to the tale of Vera, a Russian girl held captive and tortured for two years by Nazis before being rescued by Americans. The book has been narrated by Christa Lewis, who brings her heart-wrenching narration to all these difficult stories.
Published Date | 2018-11-13 |
Duration | 5 hours 11 minutes |
Author | Mara Bovsun, Allan Zullo |
Narrated | Christa Lewis |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Kids |
Parent Category | Historical, Health & Family, Religious & Inspirational |