The Diary of Mary Berg by Mary Berg
She was just fifteen when Hitler entered Poland. She survived four years of Nazi terror. Mary Berg's diary is the first eye-witness account ever published of life in the Warsaw Ghetto."Without qualification, this reviewer recommends Mary Berg's diary to everybody"
* The New York Times *"A moving record of terrorism"
* Kirkus Reviews *"Berg’s powerful record of those terrible times is astonishingly lucidThe strength of her memories and the intensity of her experiences are naturally heart-breaking. This extraordinary, chilling memoir is essential reading for everyone"
* Independent *"One of the most important documents in the age of Hitler"
* San Francisco Chronicle *"What makes her account stand out is her novelist's eye: this is not just a crucial historical document but a classic read."
* Scotsman *"Mary Berg’s diary records the dignity of man, his moral consciousness. Once again we are reminded that amid blazing homes, flame-swept streets and mass murders there were human beings who admitted no defeat."
* The New York Times *"Direct, sharp-eyed and full of compelling detail, this Diary is both a major resource for historians and a richly compelling human document"
* The Times Literary Supplement *"What makes her account stand out is her novelist's eye: this is not just a crucial historical document but a classic read"
* Scotsman *"Mary Berg’s diary records the dignity of man, his moral consciousness. Once again we are reminded that amid blazing homes, flame-swept streets and mass murders there were human beings who admitted no defeat."
* The New York Times *"Direct, sharp-eyed and full of compelling detail, this Diary is both a major resource for historians and a richly compelling human document."
* The Times Literary Supplement *"This powerful testament documents Nazi brutalities. Berg is a remarkably clear-eyed, skillful and heart-breaking recorder of thos terrible years."
* Publishers Weekly *"this is not just a crucial historical document but a classic read."
* Scotsman *"This book […] gave me nightmares. But that is how colourful the writing of Berg is, how intense this one family’s story is and how it can have an impact on the world. A must-read for everyone"
* Atlanta Jewish Times *"…book is gripping and reads well. It is hard to put the book down because Berg’s Writings…to share it with the world so many years later is a treasure. I believe it is a must-read for everyone"
* Atlanta Jewish Times *"Mary Berg’s diary reminds us, Jewish life under the Nazis consisted of light as well as shade"
* Jewish Chronicle *Short announcement of books existence
* Detroit Jewish News *"A heartbreaking record of [Mary Berg's] experiences growing up in the Warsaw Ghetto"
* The Good Book Guide *"The Richness of Berg’s memories and the intensity of here experiences record for posterity a chilling account of childhood during the Holocaust."
* Booklist *Susan Pentlin was Emeritus Professor of Modern Languages at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO, and the leading expert on this work.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781786073402 |
| ISBN 10 | 1786073404 |
| Title | The Diary of Mary Berg |
| Author | Mary Berg |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oneworld Publications |
| Year published | 2018-05-03 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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