What do you do if you are a reluctant soldier; having been shot at; seen your friends killed; and can no longer even remember what your own mother looks like? As a combat soldier fighting your way across Europe; what is the plan when you come across a Holocaust train full of suffering humanity that shocks you to your core; even after you think you have seen it all? And what happens when you get to meet the survivors face to face; two generations later?~ 'After I got home I cried a lot. My parents couldn't understand why I couldn't sleep at times.'-Walter 'Babe' Gantz; US Army medic
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Remembering so we will never forgetBy Sandra WendelI had the distinct honor to assist with the editing of this Holocaust memoir. Mr. Kleinberg is a remarkable man who carries with him an unbelievable story of survival and resilience. He has chronicled his childhood interrupted at age 4 when the Nazis threw him and his family into the street of Pabianice; Poland; and thus began their tortuous flight through Russia. This story has a happy and surprising ending; but no one could ever be prepared to experience the horror this child endured that included murder; abandonment; kidnapping; death; profound hunger; and hardship. When this generation of child survivors is gone; these stories will be forever gone. Thanks to Mr. Kleinberg for remembering so none of us will ever forget.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. I highly recommend this book!By LSWhat an amazing story! I am in awe of the things this author and his mother endured and survived. I have so much respect for people who are persecuted for their faith. The Holocaust was a horrible; horrible thing. While I was reading this book; much has been going on in the news about the persecution of Christians in Iraq. Persecution for one's race or beliefs is beyond understanding. There are no words for how terribly tragic it is. But hatred and evil always go hand-in-hand. We are blessed to live in America; the land of the free. We have never had to experience this kind of evil. With all our faults; we are still the greatest country in the world. This author acknowledges this fact and tells us of his successful life since he came here. He had a terrible; traumatic childhood. But he is not bitter. He has put it behind him and made something of himself. What a wonderful mother he had. She suffered much heartache and loss. But she never pitied herself. She; along with her husband and children; are survivors. It's sad that she lived to be 98 and never learned to read. But what a long; full life she lived! Thank you Mr. Kleinberg for sharing your story. It's been an honor to read it.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. the strength of a child!By E. BerglingAn absolutely amazing and profound statement of the resiliency and determination of the human spirit. Most of us will never see a shadow of the struggles in which this author partook. His insight into the struggles of anti-semitism ring true today. There are many stories around the Holocaust timeframe. This is a memoir as worthy as Anne Frank 's life.
