Child of the holocaust [Paperback]

Jack Kuper (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1993

A survivor of the Holocause recounts his experiences during the war, describing his journey of survival, traveling from town to town in search of safety and shelter, growing up in fear, and losing his family. Reprint. AB. LJ. PW.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Berkley (January 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425135829
• ISBN-13: 978-0425135822
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,843,553 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Child of the Holocaust, October 24, 2006

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T. Derreumaux (France) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Child of the holocaust (Paperback)

I haven't read this book in probably 25 years, but it is a part of who I am today just the same. I still vividly remember certain events and even remember parts of some sentences from it. Having always loved books, I read the first addition of Jack Kuper's memoir when I was about 10 years old, after picking it up from a used book dealer. It made lasting impacts on my young mind. This book was part of how I came about rejecting the racist views held by my family. I'm grateful to Mr. Kuper for having shared such painful but powerful memories.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Child of the Holocaust, December 10, 2001

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Ian Madison, Ohio (Madison Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Child of the Holocaust (Paperback)

I read Child of the Holocaust and thought it was an intresting portrayal of a young Jewish boy running from the Gestapo in Poland. I found myself immersed in a book filled with fear, hardship, and luck. The boy, originally named Jenkele, was a clever boy who I thought was more courageous than anyone I had ever seen. Plus the author described the story so well, that I thought I was part of the action. The book incorporates suspense, sadness, and the harsh reality of Hitler's Holocaust. Although the book was great, there were it's moments I didn't like. One of the moments I didn't like was when Jenkele and his friends were told to beat some sick kittens to death with sticks. There were also parts that were unrealistic. An example of an unrealistic part in the book is when a militia who turns over Jews to the Gestapo let Jenkele go not once but twice. Overall the book was great, and I recommend it to all people interested in the Holocaust.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Child of the Holocaust - A Great Read, November 3, 2003

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Bethany (ON, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Child of the holocaust (Paperback)

"Child of the Holocaust" offers an insightful look into the life of a young Jewish boy trying to keep his identity hidden in a war-torn Poland during World War One. It is deeply emotional and frighteningly realistic. When the main character, originally called Jenkele, is hiding from the Gastapo in a haystack with his uncle, you almost feel as though you are there beside them, living through the freezing temperatures, the lice, vermin, and constant threat of being discovered.
Not only does the book offer the point of view of that of a young Jewish boy, it also offers an insight into German and Russian soldiers, young men called to honour by their countries, but whom would rather be at home with their families. Its perspective is refreshingly different from the usual cold-blooded murderer portrayal of German soldiers.
I definatly recommend this book for anybody, even if the Holocaust isn't a subject that normally appeals to them.