Stephen Nasser somehow dug deep within his soul to survive the brutal and inhumane treatment his captors inflicted on the Jews. He was the only one of his family to survive--but the memory of his brother's dying words compelled him to live. Stephen's account of the Holocaust; told in the refreshingly direct and optimistic language of a young boy; appeals to both younger audiences and his contemporaries. Written in a straightforward; narrative style; Nasser avoids the cloying or maudlin language that characterizes some stories of the Holocaust. Perhaps it's for that reason readers will find his book one they won't forget--and one they recommend to others as a "must read."
#462246 in Books Crown 2001-10 2001-10-09Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .41 x 10.13 x 10.18l; #File Name: 060960719740 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Listen with your heart!By susieqAll I can say about this book is the accompanying CD is a jewel. The picures are so eyeopening.But the CD makes this purchase so worthwhile.I learned where childhood ring games came from and the part music played in slavery.You will learn about Hubbard Pryor an escaped slave who joined the 44 Colored Infantry.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A Jem of a BookBy D. CorlDon't let the sparseness of 40 pages fool you. This book is choke full of slave narratives; historical facts; song lyrics; and just plain impassioned writing. I'm using this book with a group of Japanese university students for whom knowledge of the African-American experience is very limited; and they have found this book to be very exciting. The CD is good; too; although I augment it with a lot of Folkways/Smithsonian; Rounder; and Arhoolie CDs.9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. If you love spirituals...By A CustomerI recently acquired this book after viewing Roots in its entirety for the first time and although I had learned a decent amount about slavery before coming in to contact with both of these fascinating; moving works; Ms. Thomas' book; despite its relative brevity; is a valuable addition to any library of African American history. I feel it shares many parallels with Roots; as it starts where Roots does--in Africa; introducing one to lovely African rhythms with the accompaning CD. The CD is worth the price of the book alone and contains wonderful performances in its 18 tracks including Kumbaya; Swing Low Sweet Chariot; John Brown's Body and many more; all performed as they would have been performed originally; a capella. A beautiful book filled with intriguing photographs; documents; facts anecdotes which surprise and enlighten you. Well worth the time money!
