Innocent Witnesses

By Marilyn Yalom, Ben Yalom (editor),

Book cover of Innocent Witnesses: Childhood Memories of World War II

Book description

In a book that will touch hearts and minds, acclaimed cultural historian Marilyn Yalom presents firsthand accounts of six witnesses to war, each offering lasting memories of how childhood trauma transforms lives.

The violence of war leaves indelible marks, and memories last a lifetime for those who experienced this trauma…

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1 author picked Innocent Witnesses as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Some stories are hard to digest, but a must-read for everyone who hopes to see a better tomorrow. This book tells about six European Jewish children who survived the holocaust. I found many things disturbing, but if we don’t know our history, we won’t be able to stand against the tide of human resentments that the world suffers over and over and over again.

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