Gathered together in a single volume; here are the most important stories of Indian mythology; taken mainly from the epic poems the Mahabharata and the Ramayana; with additional tales from the purana and vedas from assorted narratives of Krishna; Buddha; and Shiva. The stories range from the initial stages of mythos to the final; mature state. Includes 32 illustrations by Abanindro Nath Tagore and others.
#919883 in Books Solomon Perel Margot B Dembo 1999-02-22 1999-02-08Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.40 x .70 x 5.50l; .65 #File Name: 0471283649232 pagesISBN13: 9780471283645Condition: NewNotes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. As Good As the MovieBy NHBunionHaving caught the movie that was based on this book; I tracked down this English version of Solomon Perel's autobiography. The book was superb; grabbed my interest didn't let go til the end. Including several pictures; the true story differs slightly from the movie version; but both are worthwhile. Loved Sololmon's writing style--easy to feel empathy for his unusual situation.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. this one almost sounds like it is made upBy depThere are all kinds of stories that came out of World War II; this one almost sounds like it is made up. I believe it is true; but I had to read the book twice so I could grasp it all. Solomon Perel was born a German Jew in the town of Peine. After the Nazi take over in Germany; Solomon and his family moved to Lodz; Poland. They managed quite well there until September 1; 1939 when Germany attacked Poland. It was decided that Solomon and his older brother Isaac would try to escape to Russia. They succeeded in fleeing to Russia and Solomon was put into a Russian orphanage. His older brother went on to the city of Vilna. Solomon became a Russian school boy for the next few years and did very well. In June 1941; Germany attacked Russia and Solomon was again a refugee. He and some school friends ended up in the middle of the fighting; everyone ran off a different way and Solomon was alone. He ended up being captured by the Germans and was able to pass himself off as an ethnic German. He was accepted as a young fighter and was more or less adopted as a mascot by the Germans. Amazingly enough; the camp commander took a liking to young Solomon and offered to adopt him. In an instant he became Josef Von Munchow. Because of his young age he was sent back to Germany to go to school and become one of the Hitler Youth. Imagine the fear of constantly trying to hide who he really was; I don't know how he did it. His strong will to live kept him going while living a lie and almost becoming another person. I have the feeling Solomon never could really forgive him self for living with the enemy while most of his family perished. A great book and an unbelievable story.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Compelling!By biscuitousMy father was in a very similar situation. I know bits and pieces of the story; but he talks very little about it since it is much too painful for him. Though the situations aren't identical; Perel's story gave me some insight into what my father may have experienced and why he is who he is.I am grateful that Mr. Perel had the strength and courage to put his journey into words and to put the words onto paper. For every book that is written to describe the Holocaust; there are probably thousands of untold stories - either because the person didn't make it through the ordeal or because it is too painful to live through again.
