My Brother's Voice

How a Young Hungarian Boy Survived the Holocaust: A True Story

By: Stephen Nasser, Sherry Rosenthal

Narrated by: Maxwell Glick

Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins

Publisher's Summary

Stephen 'Pista' Nasser was 13 years old when the Nazis whisked him and his family away from their home in Hungary to Auschwitz. His memories of that terrifying experience are still vivid, and his love for his brother Andris still brings a husky tone to his voice when he remembers the terrible ordeal they endured together. Stephen's account of the Holocaust, told in the refreshingly direct and optimistic language of a young boy, will help every listener to understand that the Holocaust was real, and that, if you have enough love, determination, and will power, there is always a better tomorrow!

©2003 Stephen Nasser, Sherry Rosenthal, and Stephens Press (P)2013 Stephens Press

Heartbreaking Journey through a Survival Story...

I can't say enough about this book. Sad that it takes a story like this to put life into perspective....but my toughest days do not come close. I find it especially heartwarming to hear Mr. Nasser's comments about the United States and how he wants to emigrate here. It makes me especially proud and very thankful to have been fortunate to be born in a country where I am free by all accounts of the word. No regrets in purchasing this audio book and highly recommend it.

my favorite I've read it 5 times

this is one of my very favorite books I've read it over five times and got it on Audible so I could listen to it at work I recommend it to anyone who is interested in the Holocaust and knowing what these poor people went through and the the strength of spirit and it took for them to come out alive.

Amazing

This was an incredible story. The emotion, yet the emphasis on positive in such a hard time. Loved it!!

Dear Mr Nasser

Very touching and heartbreaking. I hope you lived a decent life Mr Nasser after the war. God bless

Deeply moving account of a Holocaust survivor

If you could sum up My Brother's Voice in three words, what would they be?

I think I would say this is the BEST biography I have ever EVER read. Absolutely awe inspiring account of a young boy during the Holocaust. I have read and reread and listened to it on audible. I have passed it around and those who have read it say similar things

heartbreaking and strength

this book kept me from my house work, I couldn't put it down. well written and read. each word had me right there with the main character. it's a heartbreaking story but with a huge amount of strength. listen til the end because there is an interview of Mr. Nasser after the story.

laid bare

I've done much reading, listening, and studying of the Holocaust. the book is heartfelt, honest and real. thank you Mr. Nassur.

Excellent Book! Cannot put it down!

Very well written! Amazing how these people survived and preserved their humanity in the process. This book will put you right there with Stephen Nasser through every moment. Unbelievable and so honorable!!!

Very eye opening

Another true story of determination and faith. Everyone should read this story and know how hard life can get. We would love what we have.

A Survivors True story

This had me hooked from the first page. The incredible inspiration and determination to survive in a child so young through so much cruelty! Amazing.

Heartbreaking story

I loved how the story was written. But I didn't always like the narrator's voice in the dialogues. And I would have like him to actually know how words are pronounced in Hungarian. And especially the names of the people and the city of Budapest.

Moving

I don't normally give 5 stars as that would make the book perfect. However, this is one of the few narrative stories I just could not put down, so is deserving 5 stars? In 1943 the Nazis invaded Hungary. This true story tells of how a13 year old survived hard labour, starvation, brutality, seeing family murdered and his hero brothers death. Using inner strength and his brother voice he managed to move on with his life to tell his story.

not enjoying it

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

I don't like how the story is narrated. It feels like west side story style acting which doesn't fit this book at all.

What was one of the most memorable moments of My Brother's Voice?

Haven't finished it unfortunately

Would you be willing to try another one of Maxwell Glick’s performances?

Perhaps for a lighthearted story

You didn’t love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities?

After reading many holocaust memoirs, I'm sure the that the story itself is a worthy read

An Incredible Journey

What did you like best about My Brother's Voice? What did you like least?

I didn't enjoy the author interview at the end of the book.

Would you be willing to try another book from Stephen Nasser and Sherry Rosenthal ? Why or why not?

Only if the subject was interesting enough to overcome my preference to avoid this narrator.

Was My Brother's Voice worth the listening time?

Yes. I'm always reading as much as I can about this period in history and enjoy hearing from all perspectives. However, this is not a title I would read again.

Any additional comments?

It is not for me to make any form of judgement about the story presented. However, some parts of the story appeared to me to be rather incredible. I realise that it was an extroadinary time and situation.
I'm afraid I grew weary of the repeated Self-praise.