On 8 March 1941; a 27-year-old Jewish Dutch student living in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam made the first entry in a diary that was to become one of the most remarkable documents to emerge from the Nazi Holocaust. Over the course of the next two and a half years; an insecure; chaotic and troubled young woman was transformed into someone who inspired those with whom she shared the suffering of the transit camp at Westerbork and with whom she eventually perished at Auschwitz. Through her diary and letters; she continues to inspire those whose lives she has touched since. She was an extraordinarily alive and vivid young woman who shaped and lived a spirituality of hope in the darkest period of the twentieth century. This book explores Etty Hillesum's life and writings; seeking to understand what it was about her that was so remarkable; how her journey developed; how her spirituality was shaped; and what her profound reflections on the roots of violence and the nature of evil can teach us today.
#1394592 in Books 2009-03-31 2009-03-31Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.90 x 5.08 x 7.30l; .46 #File Name: 184603286564 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Scottish castles-the story...By HMS Warspite"Scottish Baronial Castles 1250-1450" is an Osprey Fortress entry; and a fascinating one; that links the present day remnants of Scottish castles with their origins in 13th and 14th Century civil wars and conflicts with England. Author Michael Brown and illustrator Adam Hook discuss the evolving layout and use of fortified homes; the book mentions a large swath of castles in the Borders; Central Scotland; and the Highlands.As the narrative makes clear; Scottish baronial castles fulfilled a variety of functions; from residence to place of refuge to fortress; often tied to a key piece of terrain or a line of communication. Many of the castles mentioned in the text withstood attacks and sieges; and sometimes demolition and rebuilding. Maps link the struggle of Robert the Bruce to unify Scotland; and to withstand the incursions of England's Kings; especially Edward I; with the role played by the castles. Photographs; diagrams; and illustrations show how castles were often rebuilt to improve their defensive qualities. The photographs might be worth the book all by themselves. The author includes a number of accounts of individual owners and how they utilized their castles. A concluding segment notes which castles can be viewed in the present day. Highly recommended.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy James TuckerWe are heading to Scotland as a Family and this book is a really big helpful tourist book0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful history and picturesBy P. SzostekWonderful history and pictures. It left me wanting more though! I need to travel there and explore them. A good read.
