A Lucky Child is a memoir by Thomas Buergenthal, now a Judge in the International Court of Justice in The Hague, where he shares his astonishing experiences as a young boy. He arrived at Auschwitz at age 10 after surviving two ghettos and a labor camp. Separated first from his mother and then his father, Buergenthal managed by his wits and some remarkable strokes of luck to survive on his own. Almost two years after his liberation, Buergenthal was miraculously reunited with his mother and in 1951 arrived in the U.S. to start a new life.
Now dedicated to helping those subjected to tyranny throughout the world, Buergenthal writes his story with a simple clarity that highlights the stark details of unimaginable hardship. A LUCKY CHILD is a book that demands to be read by all.
Check out Thomas Buergenthal talking about his story in this video.
A Lucky Child will be available on April 20, but you lucky readers get to enter for your very own copy. Up to 5 of you lucky readers, actually...
Enter by 10:00 pm on April 12th, by telling me what else you've read that's Holocaust-related? Like, Anne Frank's Diary. Or Elie Wiesel's Night. US & Canada only, no P.O. Boxes (HBG rules). As usual, +1 for following, +2 for sharing, swing back & let me know!
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52 comments:
I've also read The Diary of Anne Frank and the Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom. Interesting, but so painful to read.
Vanessa
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I follow your blog.
I've read Night by Elie Wiesel and a few others.
I'm a follower!
I've read a lot, so I'll just throw in Sarah's Key, it being the most recent.
Thanks for the contest!
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I follow your blog!
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The Diary of Anne Frank is such a great read. I'm on the waiting list for "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" at the library.
I'm a follower!
I tweeted about your contest, or "pimped" it as you might say, here: @rhapsodybooks
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I've read the Diary of Anne Frank. I also have read other more obscure books over the years. In middle school I remember reading a book about a person hiding someone in a secret room behind a bookcase or bureau. I think it took place in Poland.
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I recently read The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom, which was a good book. Oh, and The Book Thief was excellent.
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i have read a lot but one that i can read over and over again is the diary of anne frank thanks for the give away
I have read The Diary of Anne Frank; it always amazes me how strong people are.
Thanks for another fantastic giveaway
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I shared your giveaway on my Facebook page.
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Thanks
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I have read dozens and dozens of holocaust books over the years. I've just finished Survivors: True Stories of Children in the Holocaust. Thanks for this giveaway.
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Heh. I'm Jewish. I know Holocaust stories that you've never heard of. Thomas Moran's Man in the Box (a brilliant coming-of-age tale that's also about secrets). Joseph Skibell's A Blessing on the Moon. And more. Aleksander Tisma's The Book of Blam.
I'll stop now, especially 'cause you know you don't need to enter me. I read a horribly brutal memoir last December and can't go near the Holocaust right now without getting sick. If you need the link to my blog post about it, holler.
Anyway... despite my teasing, I did post this at Win a Book. Of course!!!
I recently read The Book Thief and absolutely loved it!
Lots to choose from, but I'll recommend Uri Orlev's books (they're YA).
Yes, I am a follower.
Thanks for hosting the givaway!!
I read the Diary of Anne Frank plus numerous other books on the holocaust that aren't biographies...such brutality and horror but such amazing human strength. Thanks for the chance to enter.
I blogged about this here:
http://daughterandfurbabies.blogspot.com/2009/04/win-lucky-child-by-thomas-buergenthal.html
I'd love to read this, then pass it to my sons.
I would love to read this book actually to add it to my library. I have numerous books about the holocaust and WWII. I actually have the big Encyclopedia of the Holocaust. The best book I think so far was Ettie Hillesum's book and the
saddest, most depresseing was Hilter's Henchmen.
Elisabet
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I've read The Diary of Anne Frank, Schindler's List, Hitler's Generals, What Happened to Anne Frank? (I think that was the title, something like that), and several others. I've been really eager to read this one. Please enter me. Thanks!
I'm also subscribed to your blog via e-mail.
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I remember reading the Diary of Anne Frank as a teen.
Anne Frank, The Book Thief and The Hiding Places are some of the "normal" Holocaust reads I've enjoyed. I would also add Beach Music by Pat Conroy to the list since the Holocaust had such a major role in many of the characters' lives.
I've read a few books on the Holocaust. The one that stands out the most is Night by Elie Wiesel. I read it about six months ago. Definatley, one of my favorite books of all time.
I follow you.
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I've read The Diary of Anne Frank and Night.
I've read quite a few Holocaust related books, but the most recent is The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne. I just loved it. Please enter me in your contest.
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I'm also a follower.
joannelong74@gmail.com
unfortunately I have not read anything and would definitely be interested in this.
Thanks so much
I would love to win this book.
I blogged about your giveaway here:
http://teddyrose.blogspot.com/2009/03/this-weeks-giveaways-galore_28.html
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I have read Elie Wiesel's "Night" as well. I don't know what made me pick it up & read it, but it sure had a lasting impact on me. I'd love to read "The Lucky Child" - please count me in!
Thanks,
Cheryl
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I'm a follower(e-mail subscriber)
Cheryl
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Although I've watched several shows on PBS, the only book I can remember reading about the holocause is Diary of Anne Frank and that was years ago. I still recall it vividly.
I am a follower.
The Boy in the Stripped Pajamas. great inspiration.
thanks for the giveaway of a great book.
I've read quite a few, but the one that comes to mind first is SARAH'S KEY. I'd love to read this one -- thanks for the chance to win a copy!
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. . . and, I'm a Follower!
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. . . and, here's my Tweet!
http://twitter.com/ASeaOfBooks/status/1451841844
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I've read "Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl," "Night," and "I Never Saw Another Butterfly." asthenight at gmail dot com
I'm a follower!
I blogged about this here: http://sazfreelunch.blogspot.com/2009/04/lucky-child-holocaust-memoir-giveaway.html
I've read *Number the Stars*. I have others (including *Diary of Anne Frank*, *Schindler's List*, and *They Called Her Jewgirl*) among my TBR books... but I'm always interested in more!
I'm a follower.
I included this in a blog post.
http://carolsnotebook.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/giveaways-in-blogland-2/
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Recently I read 2 - "Night" by Elie Weisel and "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl. yyeres(at)gmail(dot)com
I read The Diary of Anne Frank but that was a long time ago. i need to revisit that book.
Thanks so much!
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I have read The Diary of Anne Frank. That is really the only book but I have seen Schindlers list.
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I've read The Diary of Anne Frank and The Hiding Place. I'm pretty sure there was another one I read as a teenager but I can't remember the name.
Thanks!
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I have read Anne Frank's Diary.
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I follow your blog.
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
I'm a follower.
I think I've only read Anne Frank's Diary. I asked my son and he's also read Night by Elie Wiesel.
lynda98662 at yahoo dot com
I have read several books by Corrie Ten Boom. Please include me in your giveaway.
Thanks
Debbie
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Would love to win this book. I read Ann Frank in college, many years ago.
I read "Night" by Elie Weisel.
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I just finishe reading the boy in striped pajamas and loved it.
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