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Summary: Auschwitz as experienced by a clear-eyed teen
Comment: Because Elie Wiesel was 15 years old when he entered a concentration camp with his family, his
account offers us a view that is unique and free of adult presumptions. Before the arrest and
transport of Elie's family (father, mother, 3 sisters and Elie), Wiesel was maturing and finding his
place in an observant Jewish community. He was idealistic and hopeful.

As a result,
his memory of the year that he spent in concentration camps before liberation by the Allies is
described without distortion of a political, or otherwise jaded, lense. He tells about the daily
experiences without superimposing motivations when he did not know them. He does not analyze or
provide subjective explanations. He simply lays out the horror and his reactions.
/>Thus, he believably gives readers the opportunity to see for themselves this - most hideous - part
of the world's history. He asks questions that we can contemplate, but he does not provide answers
that cannot be known. Where is God in the midst of suffering? What are the limits of faith and
selflessness? When can we do nothing but strive for self-preservation?

This is a
seemingly objective and well-written account of life in a very important place and time. A must
read for anyone who wants to put some historical and psychological perspective into their world
view.

Highly recommended!

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Summary: we can not forget
Comment: in a world where jew hatred continues to thrive, where people are using their disagreement with Tel
Aviv to fuel/ justify their anti-semitism, this book is essential reading

I would've
given it 5 stars if I hadn't just read The Seamstress, which for me was even more moving in that it
relates more of the social context of anti-semitism, as well as her personal struggle to survive,
and how solidarity with others was key in this struggle, as well as luck.

But Elie
Weisel's profound honesty of his personal experience, the inner psychological pain and anguish, in
addition to desribing the horror that caused it provides a very personal and moving account. />
I'd also recommend The Jewish Question by Abram Leon which delves into the roots of
anti-senitism, and explains why it's still with us today.

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Summary: Night By: Elie Wiesel
Comment: In the 1940's young Elie and his Family were forced from their home. At the time a ruler of germany
Adlof Hitler & the men with him an his army.Took people like Elie his Mom,Dad,Sister & him from
their homes. This cruel crime took place in hopes to destory the Jewish race. Though Elie & his
family survived the trip just from their home & through the long trains trip . Many people never
made it to the concentration camps. Young Elie soon after his family& Him made it to the
concentration camp. He would never see his Mom,& Sister again. Elie to this day is still never seen
His family Mom ,Dad ,or Sister

Customer Rating:
Summary: Night By: Elie Wiesel
Comment: In the 1940's young Elie and his Family were forced from their home. At the time a ruler of germany
Adlof Hitler & the men with him an his army.Took people like Elie his Mom,Dad,Sister & him from
their homes. This cruel crime took place in hopes to destory the Jewish race. Though Elie & his
family survived the trip just from their home & through the long trains trip . Many people never
made it to the concentration camps. Young Elie soon after his family& Him made it to the
concentration camp. He would never see his Mom,& Sister again. Elie to this day is still never seen
His family Mom ,Dad ,or Sister

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Summary: Powerful... Stunning... Breathtaking...
Comment: This was an amazing story of a boy and his family who suffered greatly just because they were Jews.
I randomly picked up this book and instantly fell in love with it. This was the first book that I
have read about the Holocaust and Wiesel's words were so powerful I felt like I was seeing it with
my own eyes. The book is a thing of great beauty describing the extreme tragedy that many Jewish
people endured in the 1940's. The book is quite painful and deeply saddened me to think that I live
in such an evil world where not only something of this nature could take place, but also that people
try to deny that the Holocaust ever happened. I will never forget any part of this book, especially
the words describing babies and children being thrown into fiery pits or thrown into the air and
used for target practice. Also, the people being beat to death and treated like worthless animals.
The imagery of this book will be forever burned into my mind. Wiesel's aspiration was to keep the
memory of the Holocaust and those who suffered alive and he does a brilliant job of doing so. />
I would highly recommend this book to anyone, whether you are deeply interested in the
Holocaust or not. This is by far one of the greatest books that I have ever read.