- School & Library Binding: 433 pages
- Publisher: Turtleback Books (Oct 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0833554190
- ISBN-13: 978-0833554192
- Product Dimensions: 17.9 x 10.9 x 3.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (90 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,084,514 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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90 of 90 people found the following review helpful
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As a grandad of 63, I thought I knew something about World War Two. Thanks to Anne Frank, I thought I knew quite a lot about the sufferings of the Jews but this amazing story by Mrs Appleman-Jurman has utterly convinced me of how little I know about the ghastly events of the first 11 years of my life. I read the book straight through at a single sitting and cannot find the words to express my admiration for its inspiringly brave author. I have told all my friends and relatives that they must read the book for themselves.I honestly believe it is the most moving account of survival under terrible conditions. As fellow human beings, we must never let anything like the sufferings of Alicia happen again, never, never, never.
45 of 45 people found the following review helpful
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This is a truly remarkable book about a remarkable woman who went through the hell that was World War II, in eastern europe.
It took Alicia 3 years to write this book; about her life, and what seemed an endless struggle to just survive another day, during the Nazi occupation of Poland and surrounding countries.
A well written book, which I assure you, you will not put down until you turn the last page.
I just wish I had read this book sooner, it was first published in '89. And it begs the question why was I never taught about this at school in history. (i am 35).
70 of 71 people found the following review helpful
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It started out quite innocently, seeing someone else reading the book and growing interested in the cover. I always read books about World War 2 because they moved me so and I learned so much. In comparison to so much other history, it is a much more recent event. I then went to buy the book, after all it was on a book list for school. I didn't know that after I read this book my life wouldn't quite be the same.Alicia was an extremely brave girl who risked her life to help others, even when she did not realize it. For years before 1939 she lived a perfect life. She had friends, a loving family, a nice home... but then it was taken away from her. She nearly lost her life many times, but continued to survive. She worked for food in the fields of Poland, making up stories, and struggling to get just one piece of bread for her mother. Soon, she looses everyone and she has to cope with the loss and continue to live. So many times I had to put this book down because tears were streaming down my cheeks. After reading this I have decided to do something to help humanity and to be courageous in that way like Alicia was. She is my hero and probably always will be. I will read this book for years to come.
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great book
this was a lovely book to read it amazed me how such a young girl could display so much courage, actually once i started to read it i could not put it down and it is one of my many... Read more
Published 4 days ago by I. Cunningham
Everyone should read this book
This book took me through many emotions, sadness, fear, despair, hope. I cried many times whilst reading it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by KAY
A remarkable story
How did this young girl survive? and not only survive go on to make a wonderful life for herself and family. Read more
Published 1 month ago by James Smith
ONE YOU MUST READ
This book is an excellent read, I am full of admiration for this amazing woman. I would recommend everyone read this, and would hope that books like this help to stop events like... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Donna Oliver
An inspiring true story
This book is a must read for everyone......children of 10 years and upwards and ,of course, adults. The horrors that happened, especially to the Jews, before and during the Second... Read more
Published 2 months ago by M. E. Spence
HUMBLED
Humbelled,sad,shocked,horrified,greef ridden,hopefull,dissapointed,ashamend,it has it all!
Hopefull,untrusting,Alicia took it in her stride! Read more
Hopefull,untrusting,Alicia took it in her stride! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jonathan J. F. Green
Alicia
An outstanding well written book, the remarkable story of one young girl who lost her entire family and the her struggle for survival against all odds, very in depth descriptions... Read more
Published 4 months ago by D. J. Geninazza
Amazing!
Just finished reading this book! Its a great read and i couldn't put it down! I would definately recommend this book to any person interested in the holocaust..amazing!
Published 8 months ago by aimee_911
Utterly Sensational Book
After recently reading Anne Frank, I felt I wanted to read another young girls side of her Holocaust Story. Read more
Published 11 months ago by S. Renshaw
A must-read.
I would highly recommend anyone to read Alicia: My Story. A truly amazing courageous young girl fighting for survival during the war. Read more
Published 11 months ago by kakaP
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