The Holocaust Survivors (Holocaust Remembered) [Library Binding]

Tabatha Yeatts (Author)

Book Description

Series: Holocaust Remembered | Publication Date: July 1998

Discusses the experiences of people who survived the Holocaust, the trials of Nazi leaders at Nuremberg, the establishment of the state of Israel, the search for justice, and efforts of the survivors to begin new lives.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 6-10-Holocaust Heroes is an on-target, accurate overview of the men and women who risked their lives to save thousands of Jews. Among the stories recounted are those of Kate Rossi, a teenage French Resistance worker who guided refugees to safety; Marian Pritchard, who shot the Dutch policeman who came searching for her charges; the Committee for the Defense of the Jews in Belgium, which saved more than 3000 children; and Raoul Wallenberg, who rescued Hungarian Jews. Survivors gives eyewitness accounts of the lives of concentration camp victims after liberation. The physical and psychological effects of the war, the search for family members, and beginning a new life are all discussed. Trials of major Nazi leaders at Nuremberg are also examined as is America's use of Nazi scientists during the perceived forthcoming fight against Communism. The creation of Israel and the importance of teaching about the Holocaust are both covered intelligently. Two clear and objective titles.
Marcia W. Posner, Holocaust Memorial and Educational Center of Nassau County, Glen Cove, NY
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Library Binding: 128 pages
• Publisher: Enslow Publishers (July 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0894909932
• ISBN-13: 978-0894909931
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,786,677 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Review of Tabatha Yeatts's THE HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS, April 17, 2000

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This review is from: The Holocaust Survivors (Holocaust Remembered) (Library Binding)

Tabatha Yeatts's book, THE HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS, provides an astute glimpse into one of history's most difficult chapters. The author establishes an historical context for her story with a brief summary of the Holocaust. She goes on to relate the experiences of survivors as well as addressing issues and aims of the Nuremberg trials and the task to establish an independent state of Israel. Yeatts skillfully blends broad, often harsh, themes with convincing, intimate detail. The result is a carefully balanced narrative that communicates the magnitude of events without overwhelming the reader. Her sensitive retelling of individual tragedies respects the human dignity that is the victims' due. Yeatts also includes a chapter devoted to continued efforts to seek justice for wrongs committed by Nazi war criminals. Finally, she concludes with an intriguing discussion of individual character traits, attitudes, and mindset that predispose individuals to turn into rescuers, bystanders, or contributors when evil groups threaten a society. Yeatts's book, always timely, will never be more so than in this year [2000] when Passover coincides with Hitler's birthday.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Working For The Nazi's, March 11, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Holocaust Survivors (Holocaust Remembered) (Library Binding)

The book "The Holocaust Survivors" is mainly about how interviewers ask some of the survivors what it was like to be in the Holocaust. Many of the survivors said that it was very tragic to see some of their family members being shot, for some unknown reason or dieing, or from starvation. I thought this book was a great book on the Holocaust during World War II. The book also taught me more facts on what happened to the survivors. I would recommend this book to anyone that wants to learn more about the Holocaust.

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS AWARD-WINNING BOOK IS A MUST-READ!, November 12, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Holocaust Survivors (Holocaust Remembered) (Library Binding)

As a teacher, I know how important it is to make historical events come alive for kids. In her book, The Holocaust Survivors, Tabatha Yeatts does a wonderful job of drawing in the reader and taking him or her back in time. Her personalized accounts of Holocaust survivors provide details that give the reader an in-depth understanding of this period of history. Throughout the book are riveting photographs and interesting facts that I had not seen before. Ms. Yeatts takes a difficult subject and handles it with sensitivity and grace. After reading this book, I possess a much greater understanding of the events of the Holocaust and why it is so important that we don't forget. I give The Holocaust Survivors the highest possible recommendation.