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Born Survivors

Wendy Holden
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Born Survivors

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015

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Wendy Holden

Born Survivors

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

385

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Europe • 1940s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Born Survivors by Wendy Holden narrates the harrowing true stories of three young mothers who were pregnant when they were imprisoned in Auschwitz during World War II. It details their resilience, the risks they took to save their unborn children, and the triumph of the human spirit amidst horrific circumstances.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

40,840 ratings

84%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Wendy Holden's Born Survivors chronicles the harrowing yet inspiring true stories of three mothers who gave birth in Nazi concentration camps. The narrative is lauded for its thorough research and emotional depth, though some critics find the writing style occasionally uneven. Overall, it is a powerful testament to resilience and hope against unimaginable odds.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Born Survivors?

Readers who appreciate riveting survival stories set during World War II will find Born Survivors by Wendy Holden compelling. Comparable to Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl and Elie Wiesel's Night, this book appeals to those interested in personal accounts of resilience and perseverance against immense adversity.

4.4

40,840 ratings

84%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

385

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Europe • 1940s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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