Give Us This Day
Give Us This Day
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Brief
Give Us This Day
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2021384
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
New Zealand • World War II
2021
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Give Us This Day: A Memoir of Family and Exile by Helena Wisniewska Brow recounts the journey of Stefan Wisniewski, one of 732 Polish child survivors of World War II taken to New Zealand by the Soviets. The non-linear narrative weaves between Brow's current explorations, her father's memories of wartime deportation, and broader historical contexts, chronicling the family's experiences of poverty, displacement, and eventual resettlement. The memoir includes descriptions of starvation, typhus, and death camps.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
19 ratings
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Review Roundup
Give Us This Day by Helena Wisniewska Brow is a compelling narrative blending memoir and historical biography. Critics praise its well-researched detail, engaging storytelling, and emotional depth. Some reviewers note a slow pace in certain sections, but overall, it receives high marks for its poignant portrayal of resilience and family history.
Who Should Read Give Us This Day?
Readers who enjoy Give Us This Day by Helena Wisniewska Brow are likely to appreciate compelling narratives steeped in historical context and personal journey. Comparable to works like Wild Swans by Jung Chang and Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt, this book appeals to those fascinated by biographical tales of resilience and survival.
19 ratings
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
New Zealand • World War II
2021
Adult
18+ years
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