Reviews and Blog Posts: holocaust

Author and Holocaust Survivor, Jack Adler, Speaks at DPL

Submitted by Chris on April 19, 2013 - 4:25pm

Born in Pabianice, Poland in 1929, Jack Adler and his family were swept into the terror of the Nazi concentration camps. His parents and four siblings all perished at the hands of the Nazis. In his powerful and inspiring firsthand account, Y: A Holocaust Narrative, Jack (Yacob) tells his story and describes his struggle to survive, overcome and regain a sense of joy about being alive.

Going On: A Lone Survivor’s Story
Sunday, April 21, 3-4:30 p.m.
Central Library, Level B2 Conference Center
Please RSVP

Bridges, Bunnies, and Peeps!

Submitted by Becker on March 14, 2013 - 11:03am

Knitting or cooking, planning your garden or coming together to share stories--join us for a Fresh City Life My Branch program this weekend!

Saturday, March 16:

Celebrate spring by making a Hand Sewn Felt Bunny! There's still space in this class at Schlessman at 10 a.m., register today: 720-865-0000 or fclmybranch@denverlibrary.org.

The book thief

by Markus Zusak

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Reviewer:
Stefanie

Reviewed on:
May 6, 2008

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This young adult book is the best book I've read (listened to, actually) all year. Although it is narrated by Death during the Holocaust and relates devastating situations, it is a beautiful story. I grew attached to Liesel, the protagonist and to the other characters and was drawn into their...