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The Boys: The Story of 732 Young Concentration Camp Survivors

Martin Gilbert
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The Boys: The Story of 732 Young Concentration Camp Survivors

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998

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Martin Gilbert

The Boys: The Story of 732 Young Concentration Camp Survivors

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Details
Pages

528

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Period
World War II
Setting

Europe • 1940s

Topic
Military & War

World History

European History
Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Boys: The Story of 732 Young Concentration Camp Survivors by Martin Gilbert documents the journey of 732 young individuals who survived Nazi concentration camps. The book chronicles their experiences during and after the Holocaust, highlighting their resilience and eventual resettlement in Britain, where they rebuilt their lives and formed lasting bonds in their new community.

Informative

Dark

Emotional

Melancholic

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.5

200 ratings

88%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Boys: The Story of 732 Young Concentration Camp Survivors by Martin Gilbert receives praise for its meticulous research and emotional depth, shining a light on the resilience of young Holocaust survivors. Some reviewers find it dense, potentially challenging casual readers. Despite this, its poignant narrative remains impactful and educational, offering invaluable historical insights.

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Who Should Read The Boys: The Story of 732 Young Concentration Camp Survivors?

Readers interested in The Boys: The Story of 732 Young Concentration Camp Survivors by Martin Gilbert might enjoy historical narratives of resilience and survival during the Holocaust. Comparable to works like Night by Elie Wiesel and The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank, it appeals to those seeking poignant, personal accounts of human endurance.

4.5

200 ratings

88%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

528

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Period
World War II
Setting

Europe • 1940s

Topic
Military & War

World History

European History
Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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