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All But My Life

By: Gerda Weissmann Klein
Narrated by: Grace Conlin
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A classic of Holocaust literature, Gerda Weissmann Klein's celebrated memoir tells the moving story of a young woman's 3 frightful years as a slave laborer of the Nazis and her miraculous liberation. All But My Life stands as the ultimate lesson in humanity, hope, and friendship. Klein's memoir is the basis for the HBO Academy Award-winning best documentary short, One Survivor Remembers.
©1995 by Gerda Weissmann Klein (P)1997 by Blackstone Audiobooks

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"Soul-searching and human...A moving personal testament to courage." (The New York Times)
"...as sensitive and 'disturbing' a story as The Diary of Anne Frank." (Library Journal)

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very moving

an incredible true story,very moving,could not stop it.I hope and pray it is never going to be repeated, but i know better.

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The narrator had difficulties pronouncing foreign names such as Auschwitz properly. It gives a feeling she is not connected to the story.

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Concentrate and you will be moved

Readers are a very subjective matter. I happened not to pay too much attention to the reader because the content, quite frankly, is one of the most genuine, compelling and movings accounts I have ever heard from a survivor. Not a light book, but an important one to listen and think about.

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Great Story

This was one of the greatest books that I have listened to. My children, ages 16, 13, and 12, could not believe all of the things that happened to Gerta. I think it has given them courage. I know that it has given me courage. Amazing what humans are able to do both in a positive way (Gerta) and a negative way (Hitler).

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Never let the world forget . . .

The strength and persistence of the Holocaust victims' determination to survive is beyond words. If put to the test, I don't know if I would have that strength. I pray this part of history will never repeat itself.

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loved it

such and amazing story, I loved it and was sad when it was over. beautiful!

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Very Moving and Intimate Life Story

Gerda Klein reveals such a passion for life, even through her torturous years surviving the Holocaust. She had a strong spirit and a tenacious will to live. She never felt sorry for herself in situations where she faced death.

I wish another narrator was chosen for this audiobook. The only way I could improve the narration was by speeding up the playback.

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AMAZING STORY

This was a great book. I have read/listened to many books like this, and i must say that one is among the top. I didnt mind the narrator, though sometimes her voice did not connect with the emotion the words required. Overall, MUST READ!

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Beautiful Story of Hate, Despair and Ultimate Love

I absolutely loved this book. I highly recommend it, especially if you have an interest in the Holocaust.

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Touching and inspiring

Love the indomitable spirit of this amazing woman. She has helped me not to complain about the lack in my life. You, my dear, Gerda have touched my soul.

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