Delayed life : the true story of the librarian of auschwitz Kraus, Dita
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TextLanguage: English Series: ; 1vol.Publication details: London: Penquin Random; 2020 Description: 474 pages 20 cmISBN: 9781529106053DDC classification: 940.5318092 KRAU Summary: "A Delayed Life: The true story of the Librarian of Auschwitz" by Dita Kraus is a Holocaust memoir that recounts her experiences in concentration camps during World War II. The book tells the story of how Kraus, a young Jewish woman, survived Auschwitz and other camps, and the crucial role she played in preserving books and literacy amidst unimaginable horror.
Kraus's story is one of resilience, hope, and the power of literature to sustain the human spirit. The memoir is a testament to the atrocities of the Holocaust and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving history and promoting tolerance.
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''A Delayed Life" is a Holocaust memoir by Dita Kraus, the Librarian of Auschwitz. The book recounts her experiences in concentration camps, including Auschwitz, during World War II.
"A Delayed Life: The true story of the Librarian of Auschwitz" by Dita Kraus is a Holocaust memoir that recounts her experiences in concentration camps during World War II. The book tells the story of how Kraus, a young Jewish woman, survived Auschwitz and other camps, and the crucial role she played in preserving books and literacy amidst unimaginable horror.
Kraus's story is one of resilience, hope, and the power of literature to sustain the human spirit. The memoir is a testament to the atrocities of the Holocaust and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving history and promoting tolerance.
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