Karla F. (KarlaF) reviewed The Nazi Officer's Wife: How One Jewish Woman Survived the Holocaust on + 106 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 13
An unusual Holocaust survivor story that provides many interesting facts and insights about life for Jews who avoided the death camps. I never knew, for example, that young Jewish women were essentially enslaved to German farmers, and did backbreaking field work for free (living under starving conditions that make migrant farmworker conditions in the 40's look luxurious). These women did this work because they were told their families would be spared deportation if they did (and, of course, they were lied to). The author, as a young woman, was moved from the farm to a factory, where she was also enslaved under terrible working conditions. I also enjoyed this book as a coming-of-age story that happened during a terrible time.
Amy Y. (amyy) reviewed The Nazi Officer's Wife: How One Jewish Woman Survived the Holocaust on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 9
This book will remain in my mind and heart forever. The author's story was compelling, but the writing style and candor is what set this book part. I could 'see' through the author's eyes and into her heart. I could not put this book down. This book should be required reading for every history class.
As the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, I have encountered a variety of people with different accounts, this one is by far the most unique and has provoked new thoughts about the subject.
As the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, I have encountered a variety of people with different accounts, this one is by far the most unique and has provoked new thoughts about the subject.
Lisa A. reviewed The Nazi Officer's Wife: How One Jewish Woman Survived the Holocaust on + 115 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 8
I don't usually read books about the Holocaust, but I was just blown away by this wonderful, courageous woman's experiences and ultimate triumph living through the Holocaust in Europe- it was a touching, beautiful, inspiring story- and the writing was not a bit dry, it was very fast paced and interesting. I loved it!
Christi K. (crazyreader) reviewed The Nazi Officer's Wife: How One Jewish Woman Survived the Holocaust on + 5 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
This is a great book. Although it is a biography it reads like a novel. I couldn't but it down.
Diane O. reviewed The Nazi Officer's Wife: How One Jewish Woman Survived the Holocaust on + 12 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
Very interesting book about how one courageous Jewish woman survived in Nazi Germany.