Reviews of A Teenage Girl in Auschwitz
5 stars. “This is extremely well structured. It offers the first-hand account, followed by some historical information and then notes at the end of each chapter, this makes it incredible easy to follow and to cross reference. The author has, in this way, presented more than a memoir, and offers a full social history. The story is both heartbreaking and inspiring and joins the many eye witness accounts which must ensure we, as a society, never forget the evils of the Holocaust.”
— Louise Gray, NetGalley
5 stars. “This book is one of the most informative towards about Auschwitz and what really happened. This book ranks with The Diary of Anne Frank, Schindler’s List, and the Book Thief. I also think it should be taught in high school.”
— JoAnne Wallace, NetGalley
“This book follows the life of two teenage girls and their different yet same experiences within World War II. It is confronting and in some places quite shocking to read. The violence is depicted clearly and not glazed over. I do enjoy the factual wrap ups at the end of chapters with more clarity given to historical elements.”
— Julie Oakley, NetGalley
“Every WWII book I read seems to have a different perspective. This is well written and very informative. Taking Basha’s recordings and telling her story was in itself interesting. Each chapter also has historical information and notes at the end that are useful to those who aren’t as familiar with WWII.”
— Kelly Long (Librarian), NetGalley
5 stars. “This is a heartbreaking and powerful story of a young girl innocently caught up in the horrors of the Holocaust. I am grateful for the opportunity to read this book early before its release. I found the book to be very captivating and horrific at the same time. To read about the awful things Basha Anush really struck a cord with me and inspired me to learn more about the plight of the Jewish people. I will be recommending this book to everyone I know as I feel it is a must read. Thanks again for the opportunity to check out this story early.”
— Joseph Bruce, NetGalley
5 stars. “This book was written in a memoir way. It was well-structured, powerful and informative WW2 book.”
— Miranda Yeung, NetGalley
“I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I understand ‘enjoyed’ is a strange thing to say about a book heavy with the stories of human suffering and depravity. I enjoyed the way it was written. Having chapters be rich with Bashas own words, but then followed up with extra facts relating to what the previous chapter was about was perfect. Neither one muddles the other portions importance. Together it would be too messy and really dilute Bashas story. Separate it was beautiful.”
— Rebecca Yao, NetGalley
5 stars. “A heart breaking tone in this book will cause you to remember and think about this book for years to come. A very nicely written historical novel.”
— Jeaniffer LaVine (Media/Journalist), NetGalley