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And the Violins Stopped Playing: A Story of the Gypsy Holocaust

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This is a MUST book to read to understand Holocaust.

Back in 1997, I used this book as a source for my History researching term related to Gypsy Holocaust. I have been to Holocaust Museum, only for library about five times. Never been to the museum itself. I read this book...very hooked! This Gypsy, Roman, is a wonderful storyteller. I was so hooked from the beginning to the end. As I reached the end of the book, I cannot finished my term on time...why? I cried and cried and cried nonstopped for three days! You do not need to go the Holocaust Museum. This *IS* your visiting to "Holocaust Museum".

Like the other reviewers, this is AWESOMED and very powerful book. It has everything you need to know: Jews, Doctors, Nazi, Aucshwitz, Gypsy, and more! The most interesting charactor is Dr. Mengele. I am really SHOCKED that I liked him very much as I read this book. Really! He was the likeable doctor (!!!!)even Roman himself liked him. But He was cruelest doctor I have ever read about. The way Roman described Mengele, you have to read this book to understand. I will never forgot one part the Dr. Mengele like to put up on his wall. This is real horror. I still have nightmare from that part. Read and find out.

The way Nazi treated the Gypsy was awful! Even they knew that the Gypsy are the true Arayan. Based on my researching, the Gypsy is the most tragic group in Europe, before, during and after the Holocaust. It has a huge impact on any reader as it did on me. After I read, now I have really respect the Gpysy. They are true survivors.

By the way, it does has a happy ending.

Enjoy the book!

A great book about World War II, is a great story about the gypsies, who are not known for there suffering. I will tell you I hate reading books unless they are extremly intresting, and let me tell you, this book is Awesome with a capital "A" baby. There is a great love story too. If you can't buy it here, check your local library. The name sounds really corny, but after you read it, you will want to give Alexander Ramiti a Pulitzer.

This book was an exceptionally good read, I was drawn into it for the longest time! It is well written and I would definitely recommend it. The story is so touching and sad, especially because the occurrences are true.