The Diary of Dawid Sierakowiak: Five Notebooks from the Lodz Ghetto
The Diary of Dawid Sierakowiak: Five Notebooks from the Lodz Ghetto
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1998
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1998288
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
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Biography•
EducationLodz Ghetto • 1940s
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World History1998
Adult
14-18 years
950L
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The Diary of Dawid Sierakowiak: Five Notebooks from the Lodz Ghetto is a personal account of life in the Lodz Ghetto during World War II. Through five notebooks, Dawid Sierakowiak documents his experiences, emotions, and observations, revealing the struggles and resilience of individuals living under Nazi oppression.
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The Diary of Dawid Sierakowiak: Five Notebooks from the Lodz Ghetto provides a poignant firsthand account of life in a Nazi ghetto. Readers praise its raw, emotional honesty and historical value. Criticisms include its repetitive nature and the lack of broader context. Nevertheless, it serves as a vital, moving testament to resilience amidst unimaginable hardship.
Who Should Read The Diary of Dawid Sierakowiak: Five Notebooks from the Lodz Ghetto?
Readers interested in The Diary of Dawid Sierakowiak: Five Notebooks from the Lodz Ghetto often seek poignant firsthand Holocaust narratives. Comparable to The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank, it appeals to those drawn to personal accounts of resilience amidst adversity.
677 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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288
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
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Biography•
EducationLodz Ghetto • 1940s
•
World History1998
Adult
14-18 years
950L
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